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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 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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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

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Japan’s Prime Minister Steps Aside

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan is stepping aside, setting the stage for a leadership race ahead of parliamentary elections this fall. The Japan Chair explains next steps and the broader implications for Japanese politics and U.S.-Japan relations.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 3, 2021

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Five Things to Watch for in Japan’s Upcoming Elections

Japan is readying for two elections this fall. As the political landscape has become increasingly fluid, these five interwoven factors will help shape the timing and outcome of the political events in the coming weeks.

Commentary by Yuko Nakano — August 27, 2021

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The Asia Chessboard

Pivotal Player: Marty Natalegawa and U.S.-Indonesia Relations

Mike sits down with Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana Natalegawa, former Foreign Minister of Indonesia, to explore current U.S.-Indonesia relations and U.S. foreign policy towards Southeast Asia.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 23, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board
The Asia Chessboard

Key Square Part II: A Discussion on Taiwan with Jim Moriarty

This week, Mike is joined by Ambassador James Moriarty, chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan, to discuss his perspectives on political and security dynamics in the Taiwan Strait.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 9, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board
The Asia Chessboard

Pawn or Queen? ASEAN on the Chessboard

Mike sits down with Amitav Acharya, to unpack his new book, ASEAN and Regional Order: Revisiting Security Community in Southeast Asia.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — June 21, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board
The Asia Chessboard

The Indian Ocean and the Asia Chessboard

Mike is joined by Darshana Baruah to discuss the strategic significance of the Indian Ocean to the United States and our allies and partners in the region.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — June 7, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

RESOLVED: Tokyo Can Become the Next Financial Hub in Asia

In the 22nd issue of the Debating Japan newsletter series, the CSIS Japan Chair invited Tomoo Kikuchi, associate professor at Waseda University, and Sayuri Shirai, professor of economics at Keio University, to share their perspectives on whether Tokyo can become the next financial hub in Asia.

Newsletter — May 27, 2021

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