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

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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

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

The Asia Chessboard

Rethinking U.S. Strategy on the Chessboard with Mike O’Hanlon

Mike is joined by Mike O’Hanlon to discuss his new book, “The Art of War in an Age of Peace,” and how his new vision for U.S. grand strategy relates to the Asia-Pacific.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 24, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

Press Briefing: President Moon Jae-in’s Visit to Washington

CSIS experts will preview the meeting and examine critical issues in the U.S.-South Korea relationship, including North Korea, climate change cooperation, and trade.

Event by Victor Cha , Michael J. Green , Jane Nakano , and Sue Mi Terry — May 19, 2021

The Asia Chessboard

Europe and the Asia Chessboard

Mike is joined by Eva Pejsova and Luis Simon to discuss how the Indo-Pacific factors into European foreign policy and strategic thinking.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 10, 2021

CSIS The Asia Chess Board

My Vision for the Japan-U.S. Alliance

The CSIS Japan Chair cordially invites you to "My Vision for the Japan-U.S. Alliance," featuring Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. 

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

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a press call Thursday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Japanese prime minister Yoshihide Suga’s April 16 talks with U.S. president Joe Biden.

Event by Michael J. Green , Matthew P. Goodman , Jane Nakano , and Nicholas Szechenyi — April 15, 2021

Reversing the Tide

A bipartisan task force formed by CSIS, Freedom House, and the McCain Institute issues its recommendations for a prodemocracy U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy to counter the rising tide of authoritarianism.

Report — April 15, 2021