Japan Chair

The Japan Chair seeks to define a strategic agenda for the U.S.-Japan relationship by raising awareness of U.S.-Japan policy issues in a bilateral, regional, and global context

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The Japan Chair was established to provide a venue in Washington, DC for the study of U.S.-Japan relations and to increase mutual understanding. As Japan's role in Asian and global affairs continues to grow, the Japan Chair is charting a strategic agenda for the U.S.-Japan relationship. The Japan Chair is a unique platform to raise awareness of U.S.-Japan policy issues in a bilateral, regional and global context.

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Strengthening Deterrence: Parliamentary Perspectives on Japan’s Defense Strategy

With the revision of three key security documents in December 2022, Japan is charting a new course in its national defense strategy. Join the CSIS Japan Chair for a conversation with legislative leaders from Japan who will discuss the road ahead.

Event by Christopher B. Johnstone , John J. Hamre , Onodera Itsunori , Otsuka Taku , and Kokuba Konosuke — May 3, 2023

A Snapshot of Japan’s 2023 Political Landscape

Prime Minister Kishida’s diplomatic engagements continue as he prepares to host the G7 Summit next month, but he also has several challenges to address at home. Here are three key developments that will shape Japan's political climate in the coming months.

Commentary by Yuko Nakano — April 17, 2023

Considering a Japanese Version of Foreign Military Sales

Last year Japan unveiled a new defense strategy to manage an increasingly complex security environment in Asia. Japan Chair visiting fellow Kenjiro Hattori examines the prospects for Japan increasing defense equipment exports to strengthen its defense industrial base. 

Report by Kenjiro Hattori — April 13, 2023

Strategic Japan 2023: Japan's Realism Diplomacy

Please join the CSIS Japan Chair for a conversation, as part of the Strategic Japan initiative, with four Japanese scholars on regional and global challenges and Japan's diplomatic agenda going forward.

Event by Christopher B. Johnstone , Akiyama Nobumasa , Michishita Narushige , Murata Koji , and Shiga Hiroaki — March 29, 2023

Exploring New Horizons: Japan's Defense Priorities

The Japan Chair welcomes eight leading scholars from Japan and the United States to analyze key shifts in Japan’s defense strategy following the revision of three key national security documents in December 2022. Please join us for a discussion on their findings. 

Event by Christopher B. Johnstone , Nicholas Szechenyi , Lisa Curtis , Takako Hikotani , Lieutenant General (Ret.) Koichi Isobe , Heino Klinck , RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery , Saadia Pekkanen , Kazuto Suzuki , and Hideshi Tokuchi — March 23, 2023

2023 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar

Please join experts from CSIS and the Japan Institute of International Affairs for the annual U.S.-Japan Security Seminar.

Event by Christopher B. Johnstone — March 21, 2023

Japan’s Prime Minister Visits Ukraine

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan made a surprise visit to Kyiv on March 21 in a show of support for Ukraine. The CSIS Japan Chair outlines his objectives for the visit and its strategic importance in signaling Japan’s commitment to defend the global order. 

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone and Nicholas Szechenyi — March 21, 2023

The Kishida-Yoon Summit Meeting: A New Start for Japan-Korea Relations

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Japan for a bilateral summit with Japanese prime minister Kishida Fumio, the first official summit in 12 years to be held in either country.

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim , Nicholas Szechenyi , Victor Cha , and Christopher B. Johnstone — March 15, 2023