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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Japan’s Defense Equipment and Technology Policy: Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Event by Michael J. Green and Mr. Atsuo Suzuki — September 27, 2021
Antipodean Knight: Australia on the Chessboard
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 27, 2021

RESOLVED: Japan Is Entering a Period of Political Instability
Newsletter — September 27, 2021
Material Advantage: FOIP and U.S. Alliances in Asia
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 13, 2021

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
