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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

Antipodean Knight: Australia on the Chessboard

This week, Mike is celebrating 70 years of U.S.-Australia relations with Peter Jennings, executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 27, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

RESOLVED: Japan Is Entering a Period of Political Instability

On September 29, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold an election to determine the next president of the LDP, who will succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and lead the party in an upcoming parliamentary election.

Newsletter — September 27, 2021

The Asia Chessboard

Material Advantage: FOIP and U.S. Alliances in Asia

This week, Mike is back in the studio with Heino Klinck, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia, to unpack the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy and how it relates to U.S. allies and partners.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 13, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

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

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

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

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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

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