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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2025 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar

Presented by Japan Chair
February 20, 2025 • 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST

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Prime Minister Ishiba’s Visit to Washington

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan will visit with President Trump on February 7 to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance for both countries. Nicholas Szechenyi previews the agenda and the potential implications for international relations in Asia.

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Critical Questions by Nicholas Szechenyi — February 4, 2025

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Audio Briefs

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

The Truth of the Matter

Japan’s Official Visit and Trilateral Leaders’ Summit

CSIS’ Chris Johnstone joins the podcast to discuss next week’s official visit to the United States by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as well as the trilateral leaders’ summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Christopher B. Johnstone — April 5, 2024

CSIS the truth of the matter

The U.S.-Japan Alliance in 2024: Toward an Integrated Alliance

The U.S.-Japan alliance is at a moment of historic strength, even as both countries confront daunting challenges in the international system. This report calls for an alliance that is more integrated across the economic and security realms to uphold the rules-based order.

Report by Richard L. Armitage and Joseph S. Nye Jr. — April 4, 2024