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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The 2021 Ryozo Kato Award for Service to the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Event by Michael J. Green , Hon. Amb. Ryozo Kato , Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider , and Sheila Smith — July 1, 2021
Pawn or Queen? ASEAN on the Chessboard
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — June 21, 2021

The Indian Ocean and the Asia Chessboard
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — June 7, 2021

RESOLVED: Tokyo Can Become the Next Financial Hub in Asia
Newsletter — May 27, 2021
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