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, 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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Aiming for a Quasi-alliance

Defense cooperation between Japan and the Philippines has progressed in recent years. This report examines ways Japan could further develop this security partnership and coordinate with other partners to manage a complex security environment in the Indo-Pacific region.

Report by Kojiro Tonosaki — July 27, 2022

Now the Real Work Begins: The U.S.-Japan Alliance Agenda

Join the CSIS Japan Chair for a conversation with Edgard Kagan and Pamela Phan about next steps for the U.S.-Japan alliance, moderated by Christopher Johnstone.

Event by Christopher B. Johnstone , Edgard Kagan , and Pamela Phan — July 20, 2022

Now the Real Work Begins: The U.S.-Japan Alliance after the Upper House Elections

Following a strong party win in July’s Upper House elections, Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida is set to tackle an ambitious and potentially transformative national security agenda. CSIS Japan Chair Chris Johnstone analyzes the implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone — July 19, 2022

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

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

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

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

CSIS the truth of the matter