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.
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- Lauren Mosely
- Program Coordinator, Japan Chair
- lmosely@csis.org
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- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
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- pmontfort@csis.org
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The Politics of Policy: Japan’s Road Ahead on National Security and Economic Strategy
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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 Prime Minister Steps Aside
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 3, 2021

Five Things to Watch for in Japan’s Upcoming Elections
Commentary by Yuko Nakano — August 27, 2021

Pivotal Player: Marty Natalegawa and U.S.-Indonesia Relations
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 23, 2021

Key Square Part II: A Discussion on Taiwan with Jim Moriarty
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 9, 2021

RESOLVED: The United States Can Fix the Japan-South Korea Problem
Newsletter — July 9, 2021

Key Square: Taiwan on the Chessboard with Bonny Lin
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Bonny Lin — July 6, 2021

The 2021 Ryozo Kato Award for Service to the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Event by Michael J. Green , Hon. Amb. Ryozo Kato , Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider , and Sheila Smith — July 1, 2021

Pawn or Queen? ASEAN on the Chessboard
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — June 21, 2021

The Indian Ocean and the Asia Chessboard
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — June 7, 2021

RESOLVED: Tokyo Can Become the Next Financial Hub in Asia
Newsletter — May 27, 2021
