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 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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Japan’s New Defense Buildup Plan and Its Defense Industrial Base

Japan’s new Defense Buildup Plan (DBP) outlines the path to a paradigm shift in Self Defense Force (SDF) capabilities. CSIS Japan Chair adjunct fellow Gregg Rubinstein assesses plans to refine Japan’s defense acquisition policies and bolster its defense industrial base.

Commentary by Gregg Rubinstein — January 26, 2023

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Japan’s Upper House Election: Kishida Clears Another Hurdle

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) scored a major victory in the Upper House election on July 10. The CSIS Japan Chair examines the results and implications for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s domestic and foreign policy agenda.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — July 11, 2022

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The Assassination of Shinzo Abe

Former prime minister Shinzo Abe, one of Japan’s most prominent political leaders, was fatally shot on July 8. The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes his legacy as a transformational leader who restored Japan’s confidence and left a lasting blueprint for foreign policy strategy.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — July 8, 2022

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The Future of Economic Order in the Asia-Pacific Region

Please join CSIS and the Japan External Trade Organization for an annual conference about the future of economic order in the region with experts from the United States, Japan, China, and Singapore.

Event by John J. Hamre , Christopher B. Johnstone , Matthew P. Goodman , Marisa Lago , Nobuhiko Sasaki , Xinquan Tu , Mie Oba , and Simon Tay — June 23, 2022

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RESOLVED: Japan Should Maintain Investments in Russian Oil and Gas Projects

In the 27th issue of Debating Japan, Taisuke Abiru, senior research fellow at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, and Wrenn Yennie Lindgren, senior research fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, assess whether Japan should fully divest from Russian energy.

Newsletter — June 15, 2022

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Christopher B. Johnstone Joins CSIS as Japan Chair

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is pleased to announce that Christopher B. Johnstone has been appointed as Japan Chair effective June 13. Prior to joining CSIS, he served on the staff of the National Security Council (NSC) as director for East Asia.

Press Release — June 3, 2022

The Truth of the Matter

The Taiwan Equation

CSIS’s Mike Green joins the podcast to talk about Taiwan, strategic ambiguity, One China policy and the impact the war in Ukraine could have on Taiwan

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Michael J. Green — May 27, 2022

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U.S. Business Leaders Not Ready for the Next U.S.-China Crisis

Global businesses are attempting to adapt to the reality of U.S.-China competition, but are they prepared? Michael J. Green and Scott Kennedy highlight takeaways from scenario exercises with U.S. business executives on a potential military crisis and increased decoupling.

Commentary by Michael J. Green and Scott Kennedy — May 16, 2022

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Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Perspective from Two Ambassadors

Please join the CSIS Japan Chair for a virtual conversation on May 9th at 7:30 a.m. ET, with Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, and Tomita Koji, Ambassador of Japan to the United States, on the upcoming summit meeting and the trajectory for bilateral ties, moderated by CSIS Japan Chair Michael J. Green.

Event by Michael J. Green , Rahm Emanuel , and Tomita Koji — May 9, 2022

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The Spear and the Shield? Japan's Defense Strategy Trajectory

The CSIS Japan Chair hosted a conversation with leading Japanese legislators and U.S. experts on the trajectory of Japan’s defense strategy and avenues for strengthening U.S.-Japan cooperation.

Event by Michael J. Green , Itsunori Onodera , Masahisa Sato , and Sheila Smith — May 3, 2022

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