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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.

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

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Japan Chair Platform: Japan and Asia-Pacific Economic Integration: Looking beyond TPP

A little over a year ago, on July 23, 2013, Japan formally joined the negotiations to create the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), one of the most ambitious trade negotiations ever. After a number of years of domestic debate and attempts by two previous prime ministers to persuade their coalitions to support it, the new Shinzo Abe administration had resolutely chosen a path toward all-out liberalization of trade and investment that could transform the Japanese economy. TPP had the potential to promote both Asia-Pacific economic integration and domestic reform. Today, however, the TPP process is in limbo and Japan’s commitment to comprehensive liberalization is in question. What does this mean for Japan’s economy going forward?

Newsletter by William W. Grimes — August 27, 2014

Power and Order in Asia

Asia stands out as the world’s most vibrant region, where rivalries and confrontation coincide with increased economic cooperation and community building.

Report by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — July 17, 2014

Japan Takes a Step Forward on Defense Policy Reform

On July 1 the cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe introduced defense policy reforms, including measures that would allow Japan’s Self Defense Forces (SDF) to exercise the right of collective self-defense and aid allies under attack.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — July 2, 2014

A Second Shot for Japan’s Third Arrow

On June 24, the Japanese government issued a new “Japan Revitalization Strategy,” a blueprint of proposed structural reforms designed to boost the long-term growth potential of the world’s third-largest economy.

Critical Questions by Nicholas Szechenyi and David A. Parker — June 26, 2014