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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Takaichi Dominates Japan’s Lower House Election

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s landslide election win gives her a sweeping mandate to pursue a conservative policy agenda and sets the stage for a high-profile summit with President Trump.

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Critical Questions by Yuko Nakano and Nicholas Szechenyi — February 9, 2026

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Inside Japan’s High-Stakes Snap Election

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Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal

An audio version of “⁠Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal,⁠” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Kristi Govella. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025

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Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal

After a dramatic 18-month saga, Trump approved Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel, reversing Biden’s decision to block the deal on national security grounds. The deal may set a new precedent for foreign investment in strategic U.S. industries, but key questions remain.

Critical Questions by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025

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Mobilizing Private Finance for the Clean Energy Transition: Japan’s Green Transformation and Opportunities for U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Transition Finance

An audio version of “⁠Mobilizing Private Finance for the Clean Energy Transition: Japan’s Green Transformation and Opportunities for U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Transition Finance⁠ ,” a new commentary by Motoshi Tomita. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Motoshi Tomita — May 30, 2025

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How to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation?

An audio version of “⁠How to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation⁠?,” a new Commentary by Sumiko Takeuchi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Sumiko Takeuchi — May 30, 2025

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