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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April 28, 2025 • 10:30 – 11:30 am EDT

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Kishida Steps Aside

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan announced on August 14 that he will not seek reelection as leader of the ruling party, effectively ending his tenure as prime minister. The CSIS Japan Chair addresses his legacy and next steps in a period of political transition.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — August 16, 2024

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Kishida Steps Aside

An audio version of “Kishida Steps Aside,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — August 16, 2024

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Building a Mutually Complementary Supply Chain between Japan and the United States

Japan’s recent increases in defense spending and relaxation of defense export rules have prompted a new era of opportunity in defense industrial cooperation with the United States, specifically in the realm of uncrewed aerial systems and electro-optical sensors.

Report by Christopher B. Johnstone, Cynthia R. Cook, Audrey Aldisert, Leah Klaas, Christine Michienzi, Gregg Rubinstein, Gregory Sanders, and Nicholas Szechenyi — August 15, 2024

Navigating the Competitive Seas

Defense industrial cooperation is critical to strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Moyuru Tanaka examines the potential for collaboration in the shipbuilding industry to support military readiness and Japan’s defense industrial base.

Commentary by Moyuru Tanaka — August 13, 2024

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Navigating the Competitive Seas

 An audio version of “Navigating the Competitive Seas,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Moyuru Tanaka. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Moyuru Tanaka — August 13, 2024

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A Tale of Two 2+2s: Japan and the Philippines

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Tokyo and Manila to meet with their counterparts in Japan and the Philippines—a rare sequence of “2+2” engagements on the ground in Asia.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone and Gregory B. Poling — August 2, 2024

Japan’s High-Level Africa Diplomacy

A longtime leader in African development through multilateral diplomacy, Japan is now augmenting this approach with bilateral engagement to further strategic development interests in Africa.

Blog Post by Noah Van Horne — July 30, 2024

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The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration

An audio version of “The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Makoto Tsujiguchi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Matoko Tsujiguchi — July 25, 2024

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