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Japan Chair is a 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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Recently Released: @kristigovella.bsky.social and Yuko Nakano analyze Prime Minister Takaichi's decision to dissolve the lower house of the Japanese parliament and the potential implications.

Read here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/japan-poised-early-general-election
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.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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News on Japan: PM Sanae Takaichi and President Lee Jae Myung played drums together on Tuesday after their summit talks in Nara, the capital of her home prefecture, in a surprise event showcasing their amicable personal relationship.

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Japan, South Korean leaders drum up rapport playing K-pop after summit - The Mainichi
NARA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung played drums together on Tuesday after their su
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January 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Check out @asia.nikkei.com's article that quotes @zackcooper.bsky.social and Satoru Mori from our recent event, Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Deterrence, Cybersecurity, and Indo-Pacific Partnerships.

Read here: https://s.nikkei.com/49L18AG
Iran crisis sparks concern of loss of US carrier coverage in Asia
Washington has limited assets to deploy as number of global hot spots grows
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January 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Dan Byman, Nicholas Szechenyi and Riley McCabe explore Japan's strengths that give it tremendous potential for resilience as well as further investments required to bolster elements of national security resilience.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4s4v6HX
Strengthening National Security Resilience in Japan
Japan has many strengths that give it tremendous potential for resilience. However, further investments are required to bolster relatively undeveloped elements of national security resilience that Chi...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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HAPPENING NOW | Join @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and other @geopolitics.csis.org experts as they break down the future of the U.S. alliance network, regional economies, tech competition, and the rise of authoritarian power.

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January 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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🌏 Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026
📅 1/14, 8:45 am – 12:00 pm EST

Panel 1: Allies and Partners: Building Resilience in an Era of Uncertainty
Featuring: @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Charles Edel, Rick Rossow, Greg Poling, and Nick Szechenyi

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Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026 | CSIS Events
Please Join CSIS experts to explore these and other questions during our annual preview of political, economic, and security developments across the region.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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HAPPENING TOMORROW (1/14) | Indo-Pacific Forecast 2026

Featuring @korea.csis.org @australia.csis.org @japan.csis.org @seasia.csis.org @est.csis.org @chinaecon.csis.org @mideast.csis.org @chinapower.csis.org @erep.csis.org and more

More info here: www.csis.org/events/indo-...
January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Recently Released: Makoto Tsujiguchi explores how the U.S. and Japan can strengthen their economic security and competitiveness by taking advantage of shared interests and new opportunities in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries.

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Leveraging Japan’s Appetite for U.S. Investment and Partnership in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
The United States and Japan can strengthen their economic security and competitiveness by taking advantage of shared interests and new opportunities in the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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📢 Save the Date: January 23, 2026 at 2:30 - 4:00 pm EST

The CSIS Japan Chair in collaboration with The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) invites you to join us for the 2026 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar.

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January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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News on Japan: PM Takaichi plans to dissolve the House of Representatives at the outset of the regular Diet session to be convened on Jan. 23, a source familiar with the matter said, setting the stage for a rare February general election.

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Japan PM Takaichi to call for election when Diet convenes next week: source
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the House of Representatives at the outset of the regular Diet session to be convened on Jan. 23, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesda...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Join @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and other @geopolitics.csis.org experts on 1/14 as they unpack the future of U.S. alliances, economic trends, tech rivalry, and authoritarian influence.

Register: https://www.csis.org/events/indo-pacific-forecast-2026
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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HAPPENING NOW | Join us for a panel discussion with @zackcooper.bsky.social, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Satoru Mori, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social, and @kristigovella.bsky.social on U.S.-Japan deterrence & operational readiness, cybersecurity cooperation, & more

Watch here: https://bit.ly/4pzrFHE
January 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Join us TODAY at 10 am for a panel discussion with @zackcooper.bsky.social, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Satoru Mori, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social, and @kristigovella.bsky.social on U.S.-Japan deterrence & operational readiness, cybersecurity cooperation, & more

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January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Don’t miss our 1/12 panel on the U.S.–Japan alliance featuring @zackcooper.bsky.social, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Satoru Mori, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social and @kristigovella.bsky.social — covering deterrence, cyber issues, and more.

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January 9, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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What’s next for the U.S. alliance network? On 1/14, @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and other @geopolitics.csis.org experts explore geopolitics, tech competition, and regional economies.

Register here: https://www.csis.org/events/indo-pacific-forecast-2026
January 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Join us Monday, 1/12, for a panel with @zackcooper.bsky.social, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Satoru Mori, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social, and @kristigovella.bsky.social on U.S.–Japan deterrence, cyber cooperation, alliance burden sharing, and more.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4pzrFHE
January 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Join @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and other @geopolitics.csis.org experts as they break down the future of the U.S. alliance network, regional economies, tech competition, and the rise of authoritarian power on 1/14.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3N0Tcnb
January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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News on Japan: China said its tightened export controls on dual-use items to Japan are not expected to impact "normal civilian trade," as concerns grow that Beijing's move could affect rare earth exports used in autos to defense equipment.

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China says dual-use export control on Japan not to affect civilian trade
China said Thursday its tightened export controls on dual-use items to Japan are not expected to impact "normal civilian trade," as concerns grow in Tokyo that Beijing's move could affect rare earth e...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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At our @csis.org event last month, JETRO Chairman Norihiko Ishiguro highlighted the complex intersection of economy and security and the importance of US-Japan partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

Watch the full event here: https://bit.ly/48wLmZs
January 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Join us on Monday 1/12 for a panel discussion with @zackcooper.bsky.social, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Satoru Mori, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social, and @kristigovella.bsky.social on U.S.-Japan deterrence & operational readiness, cybersecurity cooperation, & more

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January 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Robert Ward hosted @kristigovella.bsky.social and @epejsova.bsky.social for a conversation on IISS's Japan Memo where they reviewed Japan’s security and diplomacy in 2025.

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Japan’s Security and Diplomacy in 2025 with Dr Kristi Govella and Dr Eva Pejsova
Robert Ward hosts Kristi Govella, Associate Professor at University of Oxford, senior advisor and Japan chair at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and Eva Pejsova, Japan chair at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy of the Br...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Join us on Monday 1/12 for a panel discussion with @zackcooper.bsky.social, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Satoru Mori, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social, and @kristigovella.bsky.social on U.S.-Japan deterrence & operational readiness, cybersecurity cooperation, & more

Register here: https://bit.ly/4pzrFHE
January 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Dan Byman, Nicholas Szechenyi and Riley McCabe explore Japan's strengths that give it tremendous potential for resilience as well as further investments required to bolster elements of national security resilience.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4s4v6HX
Strengthening National Security Resilience in Japan
Japan has many strengths that give it tremendous potential for resilience. However, further investments are required to bolster relatively undeveloped elements of national security resilience that Chi...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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At our recent @csis.org event, Amb Dan Kritenbrink (The Asia Group) assessed the state of Indo-Pacific regional affairs and shared his thoughts on opportunities and challenges ahead for US-Japan cooperation.

Watch the full event here: https://bit.ly/48wLmZs
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Jan. 12 | @japan.csis.org examines opportunities and challenges facing the U.S. and Japan and explores how to advance U.S.-Japan cooperation on deterrence and operational readiness, cybersecurity, and engagement with partners across the Indo-Pacific region.

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January 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM