News on Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that a Taiwan emergency involving the use of military force could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan under the country's security legislation. Read here: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/64475

News on Japan: PM Takaichi pledged to "properly operate" Japan's foreign worker programs, including by setting ceilings, as she faced questions in parliament from a populist party amid growing public concern over an influx of foreign nationals. Read here: https://bit.ly/4qSISgr

Shujiro Urata emphasized the importance of working with allies to achieve economic security during our recent event on lessons from Nippon Steel. Watch here: https://bit.ly/3Jbihdl

Kay Shimizu highlighted the importance of local politics and priorities when considering foreign investments during our recent event on lessons from Nippon Steel. | @cgmpitt.bsky.social Watch here: https://bit.ly/3Jbihdl

News on Japan: Japan will intensify public-private investment in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, shipbuilding and quantum technology in order to build a “strong economy,” Read here: https://bit.ly/4oRhFc4

NEWS | @kristigovella.bsky.social was interviewed by Marketplace and discussed President Trump's reciprocal tariffs. Read more: https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/10/29/how-will-us-direct-trade-deal-dollars-from-japan-and-s-korea

📢 Applications are open for the CSIS Japan Chair 2026 Fall Internship. The priority deadline is Friday, November 21, 2025. For more information, visit https://careers.csis.org/opportunities

News on Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Nov. 3 revealed that she has called on Pyongyang to help arrange a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un... to demand the return of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea. Read here: https://bit.ly/47xCfqN

News on Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday affirmed the importance of building "future-oriented" ties in their first summit, pledging to continue reciprocal visits to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Read here: https://bit.ly/47vUaOv

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

HAPPENING NOW | 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

HAPPENING IN 10 MIN | 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

Wednesday | @japan.csis.org hosts a discussion with leading U.S. and Japanese experts to examine the lessons learned from the foreign investment saga of Nippon Steel and the broader implications for future U.S.-Japan relations. Register: www.csis.org/events/when-...

News on Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump agreed to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance during their first in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on Tuesday. Read here: https://bit.ly/47gmxSg

NEWS | @kristigovella.bsky.social was cited by CNN about President Trump's visit to Asia. Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/politics/trump-asia-trip-leaders-intl-hnk

Join @kristigovella.bsky.social @@sarahbauerled.bsky.social, Michael Beeman, Kay Shimizu and Shujiro Urata this Wednesday 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

News on Japan: President Trump landed in Tokyo on Monday evening, beginning the second leg of a three-nation Asia trip to discuss with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, how to steer the future course of the bilateral relationship. Read here: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/63583

NEWS | @kristigovella.bsky.social comments that prior to the planned meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, "Trump may also be considering how he might strengthen his hand by demonstrating the robustness of the U.S.-Japan relationship." (AP News) Read Here: https://bit.ly/47d1YpL

@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

Nicholas Szechenyi provides an overview of Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi's policy stances regarding the U.S.-Japan relationship and the biggest challenges she will face as prime minister in @csis.org's recent Asked & Answered. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bIy3eclRiMM

NEWS | @kristigovella.bsky.social weighs in on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first meeting with President Donald Trump, noting "the potential to build rapport with him based on their shared conservative views." (The Mainichi Shimbun) Read Here: https://bit.ly/3JuQgO1

NEW: CSIS hosted a briefing on President Trump's upcoming trip to Asia, featuring experts from @geopolitics.csis.org, @korea.csis.org, @japan.csis.org, the CSIS Economics Program, the CSIS India Chair, and the CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies. Read their insights: www.csis.org/analysis/pre...

News on Japan: In her first policy speech at the Diet, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi underscored her determination to create economic growth through aggressive public spending. Read here: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16113314

News on Japan: New PM Sanae Takaichi is looking to bring forward a five-year defense spending hike to 2% of GDP from fiscal 2027 to the end of this fiscal year, as Tokyo looks to spotlight its commitment shouldering more of the defense burden. Read here: https://bit.ly/4qHsUFV

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 us for the 22nd CSIS/Nikkei Symposium on 10/24 at 9:30am JST//10/23 at 8:30pm ET featuring @victordcha.bsky.social Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg, Tanaka Akihiko, and Demetri Sevastopulo during Session 1: How Trump 2.0 has changed Indo-Pacific. Register here: https://bit.ly/4h8KsGp

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

News on Japan: Newly elected PM Sanae Takaichi said that her government will draw up a stimulus package to address rising living costs. She pledged to abolish the provisional gasoline tax rate and increase the nontaxable income threshold. Read here: https://bit.ly/472nVYq

In the most recent @csis.org Asked & Answered, Nicholas Szechenyi provides an overview of Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi's policy stances regarding the U.S.-Japan relationship and the biggest challenges she will face as prime minister. Watch here: https://bit.ly/47lsoEq

News on Japan: Japanese Diet has elected the country's next prime minister. Takaichi Sanae won the vote on Tuesday. It marks the first time in history that a woman will lead the country. Read here: https://bit.ly/4hmdjqV

News on Japan: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the major opposition Japan Innovation Party signed a coalition agreement on Monday, with LDP head Sanae Takaichi almost certain to become Japan's first female prime minister. Read here: https://bit.ly/4qgk1Tv

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

News on Japan: The leaders of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) held their second round of policy talks on Friday to form a new coalition government. Read here: https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2025101700984

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

News on Japan: Japan is looking into the feasibility of exporting decommissioned escort ships to Southeast Asian nations, particularly the Philippines, to bolster regional security cooperation & counterbalance China’s growing maritime presence. Read here: https://bit.ly/4n7Faw2

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 us for the 22nd CSIS/Nikkei Symposium on 10/24 at 9:30am JST//10/23 at 8:30pm ET featuring @victordcha.bsky.social Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg, Tanaka Akihiko, and Demetri Sevastopulo during Session 1: How Trump 2.0 has changed Indo-Pacific. 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

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

News on Japan: Tokyo has been ranked as the world’s best large city for the second consecutive year, solidifying Japan’s position as a global tourism powerhouse. Read here: https://bit.ly/4nSoASb

News on Japan: The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan continued to rise in the first half of this fiscal year to over 5,100, the highest level in 12 years for the April-September period, a credit research company said. Read here: https://bit.ly/4o9pbyE

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.

News on Japan: Japan's newly elected ruling party chief Sanae Takaichi, is likely to appoint former LDP Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi as foreign minister. Motegi previously served as foreign minister from 2019 to 2021. Read here: https://bit.ly/48Tm6OL

“Recent changes in U.S. foreign policy have deepened Tokyo’s concerns about Washington’s reliability,” writes @kristigovella.bsky.social. Learn more from @japan.csis.org about Japan's response to the new U.S. administration: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

U.S. allies face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the new administration. @geopolitics.csis.org explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies in the context of disruptive changes to the global order. 🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...

HAPPENING NOW | Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for a discussion on the ways U.S. allies and partners are navigating the Trump administration’s policies. Nick Szechenyi will offer opening remarks, and @kristigovella.bsky.social will join the 2nd panel. Register here: https://bit.ly/432wBLM

STARTING IN 10 MIN | Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for a discussion on the ways U.S. allies and partners are navigating the Trump administration’s policies. Nick Szechenyi will offer opening remarks, and @kristigovella.bsky.social will join the 2nd panel. Register here: https://bit.ly/432wBLM

HAPPENING NOW | Join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick 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

STARTING IN 10 MIN | Join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick 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 @geopolitics.csis.org experts on October 6 for a discussion on the ways U.S. allies and partners are navigating the Trump administration’s policies. Nick Szechenyi will offer opening remarks, and @kristigovella.bsky.social will join the second panel. Register here: https://bit.ly/432wBLM