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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Japan Poised for Early General Election

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to dissolve the lower house of the Japanese parliament could give her party a mandate for strong leadership—or it could exacerbate current governance challenges.

Critical Questions by Kristi Govella and Yuko Nakano — January 14, 2026

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Building a Mutually Complementary Supply Chain between Japan and the United States

Japan’s recent increases in defense spending and relaxation of defense export rules have prompted a new era of opportunity in defense industrial cooperation with the United States, specifically in the realm of uncrewed aerial systems and electro-optical sensors.

Report by Christopher B. Johnstone, Cynthia R. Cook, Audrey Aldisert, Leah Klaas, Christine Michienzi, Gregg Rubinstein, Gregory Sanders, and Nicholas Szechenyi — August 15, 2024

Navigating the Competitive Seas

Defense industrial cooperation is critical to strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Moyuru Tanaka examines the potential for collaboration in the shipbuilding industry to support military readiness and Japan’s defense industrial base.

Commentary by Moyuru Tanaka — August 13, 2024

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Navigating the Competitive Seas

 An audio version of “Navigating the Competitive Seas,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Moyuru Tanaka. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Moyuru Tanaka — August 13, 2024

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A Tale of Two 2+2s: Japan and the Philippines

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Tokyo and Manila to meet with their counterparts in Japan and the Philippines—a rare sequence of “2+2” engagements on the ground in Asia.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone and Gregory B. Poling — August 2, 2024

Japan’s High-Level Africa Diplomacy

A longtime leader in African development through multilateral diplomacy, Japan is now augmenting this approach with bilateral engagement to further strategic development interests in Africa.

Blog Post by Noah Van Horne — July 30, 2024

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The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration

An audio version of “The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Makoto Tsujiguchi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Matoko Tsujiguchi — July 25, 2024

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Japan’s New Diplomatic Pillar: Women, Peace, and Security

Japan has recently strengthened its efforts on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. This diplomatic approach unlocks new international opportunities and holds the potential to improve gender-related issues at home.

Blog Post by Ayumi Nagatomi — July 25, 2024

The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration

Start-up promotion is emerging as a new pillar of U.S.-Japan partnership. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Makoto Tsujiguchi describes the policy landscape in both countries and the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation in this field.

Commentary by Makoto Tsujiguchi — July 19, 2024