Japan Chair

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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Can Japan’s ‘New Dimension’ Measure Reverse Its Low Fertility Rate?

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida introduced a package of policy measures to reverse Japan’s declining fertility rate. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Yohei Kobayashi analyzes this approach and other economic policy prescriptions critical to realizing sustainable growth.

Commentary by Yohei Kobayashi — November 9, 2023

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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

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 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