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How Supporting Ukraine Is Revitalizing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Congress has approved $113 billion to aid the response. U.S. security assistance to support Ukraine is reinvigorating the U.S. defense industrial base and creating American jobs.

Commentary by Elizabeth Hoffman, Audrey Aldisert, Cynthia Cook, Gregory Sanders, and Shivani Vakharia — April 18, 2024

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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

Building Defense Cooperation with Japan: Acquisition and Industry

Japan has ambitious plans to increase defense budgets and promote more effective acquisition practices. CSIS adjunct fellow Gregg Rubinstein outlines immediate challenges affecting U.S.-Japan armaments cooperation and ways to strengthen collaboration over the long term.

Commentary by Gregg Rubinstein — August 28, 2023

Enhancing U.S.-Japan Alliance Command and Control Relationships

As Japan fundamentally reinforces its defense capabilities, the U.S.-Japan command and control (C2) relationship is vital. Yohsuke Aoki outlines the legal and operational challenges to integrating operational control and identifies ways to enhance an allied approach to C2.

Commentary by Yohsuke Aoki — July 6, 2023

Repositioning the U.S.-Japan Alliance for Space

Great power competition in the space domain has profound implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance. Saadia Pekkanen examines the degree of alignment in U.S. and Japanese space policy and opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Commentary by Saadia M. Pekkanen — June 22, 2023

A C2 Structure for a Strong U.S.-Japan Alliance

A more integrated and efficient command and control (C2) structure between Japan and the United States would dramatically strengthen deterrence. Mark Montgomery assesses C2 options for the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Commentary by Mark Montgomery — June 21, 2023