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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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Kishida Steps Aside

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Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — August 16, 2024

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Kishida Steps Aside

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan announced on August 14 that he will not seek reelection as leader of the ruling party, effectively ending his tenure as prime minister. The CSIS Japan Chair addresses his legacy and next steps in a period of political transition.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — August 16, 2024

Building a Mutually Complementary Supply Chain between Japan and the United States

Japan’s recent increases in defense spending and relaxation of defense export rules have prompted a new era of opportunity in defense industrial cooperation with the United States, specifically in the realm of uncrewed aerial systems and electro-optical sensors.

Report by Christopher B. Johnstone, Cynthia Cook, Audrey Aldisert, Leah Klaas, Christine Michienzi, Gregg Rubinstein, Gregory Sanders, and Nicholas Szechenyi — August 15, 2024

Navigating the Competitive Seas

Defense industrial cooperation is critical to strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Moyuru Tanaka examines the potential for collaboration in the shipbuilding industry to support military readiness and Japan’s defense industrial base.

Commentary by Moyuru Tanaka — August 13, 2024

A Tale of Two 2+2s: Japan and the Philippines

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Tokyo and Manila to meet with their counterparts in Japan and the Philippines—a rare sequence of “2+2” engagements on the ground in Asia.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone and Gregory B. Poling — August 2, 2024

The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration

Start-up promotion is emerging as a new pillar of U.S.-Japan partnership. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Makoto Tsujiguchi describes the policy landscape in both countries and the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation in this field.

Commentary by Makoto Tsujiguchi — July 19, 2024

Alliance Online: The Evolution of the U.S.-Japan Security Partnership

A short history, supplemented by timelines of key events, a repository of official documents, and interviews with experts, to document the remarkable evolution of this partnership from 1951 to 2024.

Digital Report by Nicholas Szechenyi, Christopher B. Johnstone, and Leah Klaas — July 11, 2024

Combating Disinformation

Disinformation is a daunting challenge for the United States and its allies and partners. This report assesses Chinese and Russian disinformation efforts in the Indo-Pacific and charts an agenda for the United States and Japan in combating it.

Report by Christopher B. Johnstone and Leah Klaas — July 8, 2024

Europe's Security Role in the Indo-Pacific: Making It Meaningful

U.S. engagement toward Europe has been effective in highlighting the growing economic challenge posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. But what security role should Washington seek from its European allies in the region?

Report by Max Bergmann and Christopher B. Johnstone — June 26, 2024