Japan Chair

The mission of the CSIS Japan Chair is to be the leading source of analytic insight and policy-relevant research on Japan, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and Japan’s leadership on the global stage.

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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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Architects of the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Past, Present, and Future

Presented by Japan Chair
October 18, 2024 • 8:30 am – 1:30 pm EDT

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Photo: Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images

Japan’s Lower House Election: An Aura of Unpredictability

On October 27, Japan held a general election in which the ruling coalition lost its majority for the first time in 15 years. Nicholas Szechenyi and Yuko Nakano of the CSIS Japan Chair analyze the outcome and the path forward for Japan’s political future.

Critical Questions by Nicholas Szechenyi and Yuko Nakano — October 28, 2024

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Audio Briefs

South Korea and Japan Cement Bilateral Security Ties

An audio version of “South Korea and Japan Cement Bilateral Security Ties,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Christopher B. Johnstone and Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Christopher B. Johnstone and Victor Cha — June 4, 2024

Audio Briefs

South Korea and Japan Cement Bilateral Security Ties

Almost unnoticed in the Western press, on June 1, the South Korean and Japanese defense minister reached an agreement on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue to normalize bilateral defense ties, which was easily the most significant outcome from the event.

Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone and Victor Cha — June 4, 2024

Japan’s Strategic Interests in the Global South: Africa

Japan has provided development assistance to Africa for decades but must contend with Chinese and Russian influence on the continent. This paper reviews Japanese development policy toward Africa and Japan’s efforts to encourage support for the rules-based global order.

Report by Shirato Keiichi — May 21, 2024

Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan

Japan is strengthening its defense posture while trying to encourage digital transformation (DX) in the defense realm. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Miki Matsuo examines Japan’s DX initiatives and the implications for security cooperation with the United States.

Commentary by Miki Matsuo — May 9, 2024

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Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan

An audio version of “Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Miki Matsuo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Miki Matsuo — May 9, 2024

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Operationalising Japan’s security role in Asia

The CSIS Japan Chair and the United States Studies Centre (USSC) at the University of Sydney surveyed national security experts regarding Japan’s new defense strategy. This survey report assesses key priorities and expectations for Japan’s leadership role in security.

Report by Christopher B. Johnstone and Nicholas Szechenyi — April 29, 2024

Prime Minister Kishida’s Official Visit to Washington

Prime Minister Kishida is conducting the first official visit to Washington by a Japanese leader since 2015. The visit comes at a time of historic strength in the U.S.-Japan ties, and featured significant deliverables in defense, space cooperation, and technology.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone — April 10, 2024