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
Philosophy
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.
Contact Information
- Lauren Mosely
- Program Coordinator, Japan Chair
- lmosely@csis.org
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- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.3173
- pmontfort@csis.org
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The Politics of Policy: Japan’s Road Ahead on National Security and Economic Strategy
Featured Analysis

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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

A Readout of the U.S.-Japan Leaders' Meeting
Transcript — January 17, 2023

The Biden-Kishida Summit Meeting
Critical Questions by Nicholas Szechenyi , Yuko Nakano , and Matthew P. Goodman — January 10, 2023

How Might Japan Join the Five Eyes?
Commentary by John Hemmings — January 6, 2023

Japan’s New Defense Strategy
Transcript by H. Andrew Schwartz and Christopher B. Johnstone — December 16, 2022
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Japan’s Upper House Election: Kishida Clears Another Hurdle
Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — July 11, 2022

The Assassination of Shinzo Abe
Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — July 8, 2022

The Future of Economic Order in the Asia-Pacific Region
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

RESOLVED: Japan Should Maintain Investments in Russian Oil and Gas Projects
Newsletter — June 15, 2022

Christopher B. Johnstone Joins CSIS as Japan Chair
Press Release — June 3, 2022

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

Counting the Pieces: Defense Spending and the “Ever Shrinking Fighting Force”
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 23, 2022

U.S. Business Leaders Not Ready for the Next U.S.-China Crisis
Commentary by Michael J. Green and Scott Kennedy — May 16, 2022

Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Perspective from Two Ambassadors
Event by Michael J. Green , Rahm Emanuel , and Tomita Koji — May 9, 2022

The Spear and the Shield? Japan's Defense Strategy Trajectory
Event by Michael J. Green , Itsunori Onodera , Masahisa Sato , and Sheila Smith — May 3, 2022
