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
About Us
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.
Contact Information
- Lauren Mosely
- Program Coordinator, Japan Chair
- lmosely@csis.org
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.3173
- pmontfort@csis.org
Featured Event
Strengthening Deterrence: Parliamentary Perspectives on Japan’s Defense Strategy
Featured Analysis

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Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
The Biden administration must build consistency between IPEF and the deployment of CHIPS funding. Squaring the circle on chips fund deployments and the administration’s IPEF strategy offers long-term strategic benefits.
Report by Emily Benson , Japhet Quitzon , and William Alan Reinsch — May 30, 2023

Global Trends in Cybersecurity Policy: The Case of Internet Security Liability
Commentary by Mari Kumano — May 2, 2023

A Snapshot of Japan’s 2023 Political Landscape
Commentary by Yuko Nakano — April 17, 2023

Considering a Japanese Version of Foreign Military Sales
Report by Kenjiro Hattori — April 13, 2023

Japan’s Prime Minister Visits Ukraine
Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone and Nicholas Szechenyi — March 21, 2023
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AUKUS and Changing Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — November 29, 2021

RESOLVED: The Lower House Election Is a Warning Sign for the LDP
Newsletter by Yuko Nakano — November 29, 2021
Enhancing Democratic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Region
Report by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Hannah Fodale — November 18, 2021
Moving Pieces on the Chessboard: Strategy and Logistics in the Indo-Pacific
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — November 15, 2021

The Case for U.S.-Japan-ROK Cooperation on Democracy Support in the Indo-Pacific Region
Commentary by Nicholas Szechenyi , Jada Fraser , and Hannah Fodale — November 3, 2021
From the Archives: Conversations with Richard Armitage, Kurt Tong, and Senator Jack Reed
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — November 1, 2021

Japan’s Lower House Election: Kishida Gets a Mandate for Now
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — November 1, 2021
Nuclear Pieces on the Asia Chessboard: U.S., China, and Extended Deterrence
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — October 18, 2021

Japan’s Ruling Party Elects a New Leader
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — September 29, 2021
Previewing Japan’s Leadership Election and Implications for U.S.-Japan Relations
Event by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Yuko Nakano — September 28, 2021