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

Join us on Monday 01/12 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

ICYMI: Chinese officials and experts are concerned that new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will loosen the restrictions on Japan’s military use of force and its defense policy, as Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/esc...

USJF's signature initiative, the US–Japan Leadership Program (USJLP), connecting leaders from both nations to build trust and collaboration, is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Delegate cohort through Monday, January 5, 2026. #USJF #USJLP us-jf.org/en/news/usjl...

Join us on Tuesday 12/09 as John J. Hamre, Amb. Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Norihiko Ishiguro, @kristigovella.bsky.social, @robatkinson.bsky.social, Tsuyoshi Kawase, Barbara Weisel, and Shay Wester examine rapidly evolving economic trends in the Indo-Pacific region. Register here: https://bit.ly/48wLmZs

New publication: Bonny Lin and I shed light on escalating Japan-China tensions by comparing current developments to similar episodes in 2010 and 2012, which led to permanent changes in bilateral relations and their respective foreign policy trajectories: www.csis.org/analysis/esc...

Join us on Tuesday 12/09 as John J. Hamre, Amb. Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Norihiko Ishiguro, @kristigovella.bsky.social, @robatkinson.bsky.social, Tsuyoshi Kawase, Barbara Weisel, and Shay Wester examine rapidly evolving economic trends in the Indo-Pacific region. Register here: https://bit.ly/48wLmZs

Recently Released: Bonny Lin and @kristigovella.bsky.social analyze the recent escalation in tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi regarding Japan's response to a Taiwan contingency. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4oC6X8C

Join us Tuesday, December 9 at 9:30 am EST (2:30 pm GMT | 11:30 pm JST) to discuss Indo-Pacific regional economic developments and opportunities and challenges for US-Japan economic cooperation—in person or online: www.csis.org/events/build...

The LDP-led coalition has regained its Lower House majority with three independents' backing, which will allow the Takaichi administration to pass key budget bills without the support of opposition parties: www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...

On Monday, Congresswoman @jilltokuda.bsky.social (D-HI) introduced the “Indo-Pacific Partner and Ally Tariff Repeal Act,” which would terminate reciprocal tariffs on 40 countries, including Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan: tokuda.house.gov/media/press-...

NEWS | @kristigovella.bsky.social was cited by the Japan Times following President Donald Trump's meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Read more: https://bit.ly/3LbpUkI

@csis.org hosted a press briefing on President Trump's visit to Asia with @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, @philuck.bsky.social, Henrietta Levin, and Erin Murphy Topics: Strategic messaging, trade tensions, Tokyo visit highlights, and more Read here: https://bit.ly/3JqNXeK

Join @kristigovella.bsky.social @@sarahbauerled.bsky.social, Michael Beeman, Kay Shimizu and Shujiro Urata on 10/29 for a virtual event about Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel and the broader lessons that might be drawn from it. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Jbihdl

Join us for the 22nd CSIS/Nikkei Symposium on 10/24 at 9:30am JST//10/23 at 8:30pm ET featuring Kurt Campbell, Randall Schriver, Kawano Katsutsohi, Jimbo Ken, and @kristigovella.bsky.social during Session 2: Future of the Alliance – Sunrise or Sunset? Register here: https://bit.ly/4h8KsGp

Join @kristigovella.bsky.social @@sarahbauerled.bsky.socialMichael Beeman, Kay Shimizu and Shujiro Urata on 10/29 for a virtual event about Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel and the broader lessons that might be drawn for it. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Jbihdl

As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead, @kristigovella.bsky.social writes. Learn more from @japan.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

After ruling bloc breakup, CDP and Komeito eye unified PM candidate www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10...

"Major Japanese business groups on Friday expressed concern over the possible political instability arising from the Komeito party's withdrawal from its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party."

The Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging for their leaders to visit a U.S. military base in Japan to tour the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington, Japanese government sources said Saturday.

1/ New rare earth restrictions mark escalation in China’s weaponization of interdependence — adopting US extraterritorial permission structures. This is not just an export ban but regulated how global firms use Chinese equipment and material. www.reuters.com/world/china/...

Komeito’s withdrawal from its partnership with the LDP marks a major shift in Japanese politics, with implications for foreign policy. @kristigovella.bsky.social analyzes the background and impact here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/japans-26-year-old-ruling-coalition-collapses

New publication: I briefly examine why Komeito withdrew today from its decades-long coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party and what this might mean for the selection of Japan's next prime minister and for Japanese politics more broadly. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead. @japan.csis.org expert @kristigovella.bsky.social discusses: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

Big news: Japan's Komeito withdraws from ruling coalition with Takaichi's LDP asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...

New publication: How is Japan responding to the second Trump administration? I argue that Tokyo is pursuing a dual strategy of maintaining a close relationship with the US while also strengthening partnerships with other countries: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

CSIS Japan Chair recently hosted Prof. Kent Calder and Johns Hopkins SAIS students for a discussion on think tanks and their role in international affairs with @kristigovella.bsky.social.

On October 6 at 8:00 am ET, join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Mirna Galic for a discussion on the Japanese LDP election results. What is the current state of play in Japan’s domestic politics? Where is Japanese foreign policy headed? Watch Here: https://bit.ly/46z6M8u

Join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano tomorrow, October 4 at 9:30 am ET for a discussion on the results of Japan’s LDP election and what comes next for the country’s government. Listen Here: twitter.com/i/spaces/1mr...

On October 6 at 8:00 am ET, join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and @victordcha.bsky.social for a discussion on the Japanese LDP election results. What is the state of play in Japan’s domestic politics? Where is Japanese foreign policy headed? Watch Here: www.csis.org/events/after...

ICYMI: @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Professor of Japanese Politics and International Relations at the #NissanInstituteOfJapaneseStudies) comments on BBC's 'The Inquiry' discussion 'Is Japan moving to the right?' 🎧Listen from 00:17:54: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

"Although these new documents resolve some of the ambiguities that have caused tensions in U.S.-Japan relations in recent weeks, they also reveal potential pitfalls ahead," writes @kristigovella.bsky.social. Read more on next steps for the U.S.-Japan trade deal: www.csis.org/analysis/new...

Read "New Documents Reveal Next Steps for U.S.-Japan Trade Deal," by Kristi Govella (2017-18) @kristigovella.bsky.social. www.csis.org/analysis/new...

New publication: I analyze 3 new documents that reveal next steps for implementation of the U.S.-Japan trade deal. They resolve some ambiguities that have caused tensions recently, but they also reveal potential pitfalls and areas for other countries to watch www.csis.org/analysis/new...

Recently released: On September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba stepped down amid mounting pressure within his party. @kristigovella.bsky.social , Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano provide their analysis in the CSIS Japan Chair's recent publication. Read more here: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

New publication: We have a new piece out on Prime Minister Ishiba's decision to step down yesterday, including next steps for the LDP presidential election, likely candidates, and implications for Japanese politics and US-Japan relations. Check it out: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

Just released: Nick Szechenyi and I joined Will Todman on the latest episode of the @csis.org State of Play podcast to discuss the current state of US-Japan relations and the implications of Japan's recent election for foreign policy. Check it out: www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

Read Kristi Govella's (2017-18) latest piece, "What the LDP-Komeito Defeat Means for Japanese Foreign Policy," in @thediplomat.com. thediplomat.com/2025/07/what...

@kristigovella.bsky.social and Nick Szechenyi joined this week's @geopolitics.csis.org State of Play podcast to discuss if U.S.-Japan relations are shifting in a fundamental way after tariff negotiations, pressure on defense spending, and turbulent Japanese politics. www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

On a new episode of State Of Play, @willtodman.bsky.social is joined by @japan.csis.org experts Dr. @kristigovella.bsky.social and Nick Szechenyi to discuss whether U.S.-Japan relations are shifting amid tariff negotiation, turbulent Japanese politics, and more. Listen here:

What are Trump’s options if the IEEPA tariffs are ruled unlawful? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

New publication: I have an article out today in @thediplomat.com on what the July 20 Upper House election results mean for Japanese foreign policy: thediplomat.com/2025/07/what...

Paid internship opportunity: The CSIS Japan Chair program is now accepting applications for its fall internship. Apply by August 11: careers.csis.org/opportunitie...

Should we be alarmed or optimistic about Japan’s debt? www.ft.com/content/3be5...

I spoke with @bloomberg.com today about the US-Japan trade deal and its implications: www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

Recently released: @kristigovella.bsky.social analyzes the U.S.-Japan trade deal, which includes pledges of investment and market access to meet U.S. demands, and reduced 15% reciprocal and auto tariffs for Japan. Read here: www.csis.org/analysis/ass...

New publication: The U.S. and Japan have struck the most substantial trade deal yet negotiated by the Trump administration, with pledges of investment and market access to meet U.S. demands and reduced 15 percent reciprocal and auto tariffs for Japan: www.csis.org/analysis/ass...

🎧 Lunchtime listen Hear @kristigovella.bsky.social ‬ (Associate Professor of Japanese Politics and International Relations at @osgaoxford.bsky.social ) on BBC World News interviewed about Japan's election. Listen now: [13:15:40 on the clock] eu.vocuspr.com/ViewNewsOnDe...

Check out Dr. @kristigovella.bsky.social's article in Marine Policy where she examines how threats to undersea cable networks are evolving and how to think about strengthening resilience in response. Read more here: kristigovella.com/wp-content/u...

Here's Nippon TV's exit poll. Only 6% said that "policies regarding foreign population" was the most important issue for them. 49% said inflation and economic policy.