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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Architects of the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Past, Present, and Future

Presented by Japan Chair
October 18, 2024 • 8:30 am – 1:30 pm EDT

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Transforming Japan’s Bureaucratic System: Opportunity Amidst Crisis

The bureaucracy in Japan provides important infrastructure for policymaking but is losing its appeal. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellows Yohei Kobayashi and Makoto Tsujiguchi suggest ways to integrate private sector expertise and revitalize Japan’s civil service.

Commentary by Yohei Kobayashi and Makoto Tsujiguchi — December 5, 2024

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A Snapshot of Japan’s 2023 Political Landscape

Prime Minister Kishida’s diplomatic engagements continue as he prepares to host the G7 Summit next month, but he also has several challenges to address at home. Here are three key developments that will shape Japan's political climate in the coming months.

Commentary by Yuko Nakano — April 17, 2023

Considering a Japanese Version of Foreign Military Sales

Last year Japan unveiled a new defense strategy to manage an increasingly complex security environment in Asia. Japan Chair visiting fellow Kenjiro Hattori examines the prospects for Japan increasing defense equipment exports to strengthen its defense industrial base. 

Report by Kenjiro Hattori — April 13, 2023

Strategic Japan 2023: Japan's Realism Diplomacy

Please join the CSIS Japan Chair for a conversation, as part of the Strategic Japan initiative, with four Japanese scholars on regional and global challenges and Japan's diplomatic agenda going forward.

Event — March 29, 2023

Exploring New Horizons: Japan's Defense Priorities

The Japan Chair welcomes eight leading scholars from Japan and the United States to analyze key shifts in Japan’s defense strategy following the revision of three key national security documents in December 2022. Please join us for a discussion on their findings. 

Event — March 23, 2023

2023 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 — March 21, 2023

Japan’s Prime Minister Visits Ukraine

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan made a surprise visit to Kyiv on March 21 in a show of support for Ukraine. The CSIS Japan Chair outlines his objectives for the visit and its strategic importance in signaling Japan’s commitment to defend the global order. 

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone and Nicholas Szechenyi — March 21, 2023

The Kishida-Yoon Summit Meeting: A New Start for Japan-Korea Relations

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Japan for a bilateral summit with Japanese prime minister Kishida Fumio, the first official summit in 12 years to be held in either country.

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim, Nicholas Szechenyi, Victor Cha, and Christopher B. Johnstone — March 15, 2023

Japan and South Korea Turn the Page

Seoul and Tokyo announced the de facto resolution of their dispute over wartime conscripted labor—a major achievement that signals the arrival of a durable and much closer partnership between Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington.

Commentary by Victor Cha and Christopher B. Johnstone — March 6, 2023

U.S.-China Strategic Competition and Japan's Role in 2023

As U.S.-China relations become increasingly complex, Japan is trying to find the right balance between deterrence and interaction with Beijing. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Hiroyuki Suzuki assesses Japan’s leadership role in managing U.S.-China strategic competition.

Commentary by Hiroyuki Suzuki — February 21, 2023