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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Strategic Japan 2024: Japan and the Global South

Strategic Japan is a CSIS Japan Chair initiative to introduce research from Japanese scholars on regional and global challenges and the implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance. This year explores Japan's engagement with the Global South. 

Event — March 13, 2024

Japan’s Leadership Role on Ukraine

The Japan-Ukraine Reconstruction Conference highlights Japan’s commitment in supporting Ukraine in a context of robust foreign policy strategy. This commentary explores Japan’s multifaceted approach and its emergence as a central figure in promoting global stability.

Commentary by Yuko Nakano — February 22, 2024

A Vital Next Step for the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Command and Control Modernization

With Tokyo embarked on an ambitious defense strategy, it’s time for the next step in U.S.-Japan alliance transformation: modernizing its command and control architecture. Doing so is essential to building a more credible and operational alliance that reinforces deterrence.

Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone and Jim Schoff — February 1, 2024

2024 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar

Please join experts from CSIS and the Japan Institute of International Affairs for the annual U.S.-Japan Security Seminar.

Event — January 9, 2024

Japan Hopes to Become a Leader in Innovation Once More

The Kishida Administration is working to strengthen Japan's startup industry. Why does Japan, which was once renowned for exporting the world’s cutting-edge technology, require such dedicated efforts to spark innovation once more? Japan Chair intern Mary Black explains. 

Blog Post by Mary Black — December 21, 2023

Can Japan’s ‘New Dimension’ Measure Reverse Its Low Fertility Rate?

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida introduced a package of policy measures to reverse Japan’s declining fertility rate. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Yohei Kobayashi analyzes this approach and other economic policy prescriptions critical to realizing sustainable growth.

Commentary by Yohei Kobayashi — November 9, 2023