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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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Global Trends in Cybersecurity Policy: The Case of Internet Security Liability

Securing IT products and services is central to cybersecurity strategy. Japan Chair visiting fellow Mari Kumano examines efforts to introduce internet security liability measures and the prospects for international policy coordination with input from the private sector.

Commentary by Mari Kumano — May 2, 2023

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Japan’s New Defense Strategy

CSIS’s Chris Johnstone joins the podcast to discuss Japan’s unprecedented policy changes on defense spending and strategy, and what it means for the United States and the Pacific.

Transcript by H. Andrew Schwartz and Christopher B. Johnstone — December 16, 2022

Toward a U.S.-Japan Technology Alliance: Competition and Innovation in New Domains

Economic strategy and national security are increasingly intertwined. In this edited volume, leading experts on technology security policy in Japan and the United States explain the state of play in each country and explore new avenues for bilateral cooperation.

Book by Michael J. Green , Charles Edel , James Andrew Lewis , and Nicholas Szechenyi — December 15, 2022

Japan’s Transformational National Security Strategy

Japan will soon unveil new national security and defense strategies that could ultimately transform its defense posture and the U.S.-Japan alliance. CSIS Japan Chair Chris Johnstone previews key priorities at this inflection point in Japan’s strategic trajectory.

Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone — December 8, 2022

The Politics of Policy: Japan’s Road Ahead on National Security and Economic Strategy

CSIS Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, Christopher Johnstone hosted a virtual conversation with Hiroyuki Akita, Commentator at Nikkei, and Shihoko Goto, Director for Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise and Deputy Director for Asia Program at the Wilson Center.

Event by Christopher B. Johnstone , Hiroyuki Akita , and Shihoko Goto — November 30, 2022

Kishida Meets Xi Jinping

Fumio Kishida and Xi Jinping will meet in Thailand on November 17. Senior Adviser and Japan Chair Christopher B. Johnstone previews this in-person leaders’ meeting, the first since 2019, and the implications for Japan’s China strategy.

Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone — November 15, 2022

White House Unveils Pacific Islands Strategy at Historic Summit

CSIS experts explore the implications of the U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit in Washington, D.C. and the White House's new Pacific Partnership Strategy.

Critical Questions by Charles Edel , Christopher B. Johnstone , and Gregory B. Poling — September 30, 2022

The Abe Funeral and Kishida’s Road Ahead

Japan will host a state funeral for Shinzo Abe on September 27. Senior Adviser and Japan Chair Christopher Johnstone examines how Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can honor Abe’s legacy and begin to leave his own imprint on foreign policy in the face of political headwinds.

Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone — September 23, 2022

Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit: Implications for the Indo-Pacific

CSIS experts explore the regional implications of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and provide insight into the trajectory of this crisis.

Critical Questions by Jude Blanchette , Charles Edel , Christopher B. Johnstone , Scott Kennedy , Victor Cha , Ellen Kim , and Gregory B. Poling — August 15, 2022