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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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The Asia Chessboard

AUKUS and Changing Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific

Mike unpacks recent developments in the U.S.-Australia alliance, including the AUKUS agreement, with Rory Medcalf, professor and head of the National Security College at Australia National University.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — November 29, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

RESOLVED: The Lower House Election Is a Warning Sign for the LDP

In the 25th issue of Debating Japan, the CSIS Japan Chair invited Daniel M. Smith, professor at Columbia University, and Yuko Nakano, a fellow with the Japan Chair at CSIS, to analyze the Lower House election results and the prospects for the LDP going forward.

Newsletter by Yuko Nakano — November 29, 2021

Enhancing Democratic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Region

Democratic governance is a critical element of the U.S. strategy to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This report catalogues regional efforts to support democracy and recommends ways the United States can partner with like-minded countries in the region.

Report by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Hannah Fodale — November 18, 2021

The Case for U.S.-Japan-ROK Cooperation on Democracy Support in the Indo-Pacific Region

As the Biden administration prepares for the Summit for Democracy, it will need support from Asian allies like Japan and South Korea whose expertise and shared commitment to democratic norms can help develop a network of democratic partnership across the Indo-Pacific.

Commentary by Nicholas Szechenyi , Jada Fraser , and Hannah Fodale — November 3, 2021

Japan’s Lower House Election: Kishida Gets a Mandate for Now

Japan's ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party retained a majority in the Lower House election. The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes the results and the challenges facing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the coming months.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — November 1, 2021

Japan’s Ruling Party Elects a New Leader

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party elected Fumio Kishida as its new leader and presumptive prime minister ahead of a general election later this fall. The CSIS Japan Chair outlines his policy platform, the political calendar, and the implications for U.S.-Japan relations.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — September 29, 2021