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The mission of the CSIS Japan Chair is to be the leading source of analytic insight and policy-relevant research on Japan, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and Japan’s leadership on the global stage

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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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Outlook for U.S.-Japan Relations: Perspectives from Japanese Legislators

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Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal

After a dramatic 18-month saga, Trump approved Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel, reversing Biden’s decision to block the deal on national security grounds. The deal may set a new precedent for foreign investment in strategic U.S. industries, but key questions remain.

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Critical Questions by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025

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Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal

An audio version of “⁠Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal,⁠” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Kristi Govella. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025

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Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal

After a dramatic 18-month saga, Trump approved Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel, reversing Biden’s decision to block the deal on national security grounds. The deal may set a new precedent for foreign investment in strategic U.S. industries, but key questions remain.

Critical Questions by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025

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Mobilizing Private Finance for the Clean Energy Transition: Japan’s Green Transformation and Opportunities for U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Transition Finance

An audio version of “⁠Mobilizing Private Finance for the Clean Energy Transition: Japan’s Green Transformation and Opportunities for U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Transition Finance⁠ ,” a new commentary by Motoshi Tomita. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Motoshi Tomita — May 30, 2025

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How to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation?

An audio version of “⁠How to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation⁠?,” a new Commentary by Sumiko Takeuchi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Sumiko Takeuchi — May 30, 2025

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How to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation?

Sumiko Takeuchi provides recommendations on how the United States and Japan could address energy innovation challenges in the framework of bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Commentary by Sumiko Takeuchi — May 30, 2025