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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- 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
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The Politics of Policy: Japan’s Road Ahead on National Security and Economic Strategy
Featured Analysis

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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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Rethinking U.S. Strategy on the Chessboard with Mike O’Hanlon
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 24, 2021

Press Briefing: President Moon Jae-in’s Visit to Washington
Event by Victor Cha , Michael J. Green , Jane Nakano , and Sue Mi Terry — May 19, 2021

Europe and the Asia Chessboard
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 10, 2021

My Vision for the Japan-U.S. Alliance
Event by John J. Hamre , Michael J. Green , and H.E. Yoshihide Suga — April 16, 2021

Press Briefing: Prime Minister Suga’s Visit to Washington
Event by Michael J. Green , Matthew P. Goodman , Jane Nakano , and Nicholas Szechenyi — April 15, 2021

Reversing the Tide
Report — April 15, 2021

King of the Chessboard? Xi Jinping and the Future of China’s Grand Strategy
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — April 12, 2021

The Return of the Quad: Will Russia and China Form Their Own Bloc?
Commentary by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , Heather A. Conley , and Cyrus Newlin — April 6, 2021

Strategic Japan: The Future of Japan-China Relations
Event by Michael J. Green , Matthew P. Goodman , Rumi Aoyama , Masafumi Iida , Asei Ito , and Ichiro Inoue — April 5, 2021

RESOLVED: The United States and Japan Are Aligned on Climate Strategy
Newsletter — March 31, 2021
