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: YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images

Photo: YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images

A New Normal?: Navigating Japan’s Shifting Political Currents

As Japan faces a turbulent political landscape, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru navigates the challenges of leading a minority government. Yuko Nakano of the CSIS Japan Chair analyzes election results and potential scenarios shaping the nation’s political future. 

Commentary by Yuko Nakano — December 12, 2024