ICYMI | In an era of strategic competition and shifting research priorities, U.S.-Japan scientific collaboration remains a cornerstone of innovation. Makoto Tsujiguchi maps current practices and future opportunities for research partnerships. Read here: https://bit.ly/4kmArHp

This morning, I joined @kristigovella.bsky.social and Nick Szechenyi at @japan.csis.org to discuss the outcome of Japan's snap election. The video is now posted if you'd like to watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF1F...

In their latest piece, Nicholas Szechenyi and Yuko Nakano argue that the Liberal Democratic Party's decisive win gives PM Takaichi greater latitude to advance her domestic policy agenda and bolsters her diplomatic bona fides ahead of a March summit with President Trump www.csis.org/analysis/tak...

HAPPENING NOW | The CSIS Japan Chair presents "Inside Japan’s High-Stakes Snap Election," a virtual discussion on Japan's general election results with experts @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nick Szechenyi. 🗓️ Mon Feb 9 🕗 8 AM ET 📍 Watch here: https://bit.ly/45HEAPT

HAPPENING IN 1 HR | Don’t miss our virtual event where @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nicholas Szechenyi will break down the results of Japan's February 8 general election. 👉 Watch here: https://bit.ly/45HEAPT

💡 Join the CSIS Japan Chair on Monday, February 9 at 8 AM ET for a virtual discussion on Japan's general election results featuring experts @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nicholas Szechenyi. 📌 Find more details and register: https://bit.ly/45HEAPT

News on Japan: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his full endorsement to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of the country's general election and said he would welcome her to the White House on March 19. Read here: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/69962

Monday: @japan.csis.org experts host a discussion analyzing Japan's February 8 general election results and how this could impact the future direction of Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy. Register here: https://www.csis.org/events/inside-japans-high-stakes-snap-election

@adampliff.bsky.social analyzed trends in Japanese security policy and U.S.-Japan relations at our recent U.S.-Japan Security Seminar. Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/2026-us-japan-security-seminar

News on Japan: Japan's ruling coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party is likely to win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the Feb. 8 lower house election, according to a Nikkei poll. Read here: https://s.nikkei.com/3O8A7Qd

The CSIS Japan Chair presents "Inside Japan’s High-Stakes Snap Election," a timely discussion with experts @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nicholas Szechenyi on the results of Japan's general election. 🗓️ Mon Feb 9 🕗 8 AM ET 📍 Online ➡️ RSVP here: https://bit.ly/45HEAPT

Curious what the results of Japan’s general election mean for Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy? Tune in to our virtual discussion for an analysis of the results featuring @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nicholas Szechenyi. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/45HEAPT

At our recent U.S.-Japan Security Seminar, a packed audience listened to Tetsuo Kotani's perspective on the increased U.S. focus on the Western Hemisphere and other security developments. Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/2026-us-japan-security-seminar

News on Japan: Russia's Foreign Ministry has called cooperation with Japan on energy projects in the Far East region of Sakhalin "mutually beneficial." Read here: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260203_07/

🗓️ Monday, February 9 at 8 AM ET Don’t miss our virtual event where @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nicholas Szechenyi will break down the results of Japan's February 8 general election. 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/45HEAPT

Join us Feb 9 for a virtual discussion with experts @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nick Szechenyi on the outcome of Japan's general election and how it will impact the future direction of Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy. 🗓️ Register here: https://bit.ly/45HEAPT

During our recent U.S.-Japan Security Seminar, @kristigovella.bsky.social commented on trends in U.S-Japan relations, regional cooperation, and other topics. Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/2026-us-japan-security-seminar

Can key U.S. allies like Canada and Japan build a new world order? What might it look like? What are the risks? @kristigovella.bsky.social, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, & @willtodman.bsky.social discuss this & more in @geopolitics.csis.org's State of Play episode. Listen here: https://bit.ly/45BELw8

Last week, @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social addressed a packed audience at our U.S.-Japan Security Seminar, offering his take on recent trends in economic security. Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/2026-us-japan-security-seminar

News on Japan: Japan’s labor force population reached a record high 70.04 million in 2025, buoyed by the continued influx of seniors, women and foreign nationals in the job market, an internal affairs ministry survey showed. Read here: https://bit.ly/4rf2eLO

📢 Save the Date: Feb 9 at 8:00 - 9:00 am EST The CSIS Japan Chair invites you to join a virtual discussion on Japan's February 8 general election results featuring @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nicholas Szechenyi. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/45HEAPT

Tune into this week's @geopolitics.csis.org State of Play episode where @kristigovella.bsky.social, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, and @willtodman.bsky.social discuss whether or not key U.S. allies like Canada and Japan can build a new world order. Listen here: https://bit.ly/45BELw8

News on Japan: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party could gain a majority of the 465 seats in the Feb. 8 lower house election, up from 198, according to a new Nikkei poll conducted immediately after the election announcement. Read here: https://s.nikkei.com/4qOJiUE

On @korea.csis.org's most recent episode of The Capital Cable, experts @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Mark Lippert, Timothy Martin & Randy Schriver discuss South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s recent trips to China and Japan. Watch here: https://bit.ly/45Yo6mP

The @csis.org Japan Chair program is pleased to welcome @cmcclean.bsky.social as a Non-resident Adjunct Fellow. Dr. McClean is an assistant professor at @yale.edu with expertise in Japanese domestic politics, the politics of age, and youth political representation: https://bit.ly/3ZJxOWh

News on Japan: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is slated to hold talks later this week in his home constituency of Yokosuka near Tokyo with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back, the ministry. Read here: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/69378

"From a U.S. policy perspective, the key issue is not whether Japanese firms will continue to invest but whether those investments can be sustained at scale and aligned with U.S. strategic priorities over time," writes CSIS Japan Chair expert Taisuke Kassai. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/dee...

News on Japan: PM Takaichi [said] the Japan-U.S. security alliance would “collapse” if Tokyo did nothing in the event American forces were attacked during an emergency involving the evacuation of the 2 allies’ citizens from the democratic island. Read here https://bit.ly/46422Hc

On Friday, CSIS Japan Chair hosted a packed audience for its annual U.S.-Japan Security Seminar with @kristigovella.bsky.social, @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social, @adampliff.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and Tetsuo Kotani Check out the video: https://www.csis.org/events/2026-us-japan-security-seminar

News on Japan: PM Takaichi said that she will resign immediately if the coalition of the LDP and the Japan Innovation Party fails to win a majority in the House of Representatives in the upcoming general election. Read here: https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2026012600865

Satoru Mori joined us last week to share his perspective on Japan’s defense policy and changing dynamics in the U.S.-Japan alliance. Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/next-steps-us-japan-alliance-deterrence-cybersecurity-and-indo-pacific-partnerships

Dr. John J. Hamre, @kristigovella.bsky.social, and Nick Szechenyi were pleased to meet with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi during his recent trip to Washington, DC to discuss U.S.-Japan cooperation. (Photo courtesy of Japan Ministry of Defense)

LIVE NOW: @japan.csis.org and the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) discuss the U.S.-Japan relationship, regional security environment, foreign policy priorities, and opportunities for economic cooperation. Watch here: www.csis.org/events/2026-...

HAPPENING TODAY | The CSIS Japan Chair in collaboration with JIIA invites you to the 2026 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar at 2:30 PM ET, featuring @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, Tetsuo Kotani, @adampliff.bsky.social, & @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social. Register here: https://bit.ly/45ba1lp

Join us TOMORROW 1/23 for the 2026 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar, featuring @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, Tetsuo Kotani, @adampliff.bsky.social, & @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social. Explore the evolving U.S.-Japan alliance, regional security dynamic, & more Register here: https://bit.ly/45ba1lp

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

At our recent @csis.org event, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social discussed the implications of Japan’s Active Cyber Defense legislation for the U.S.-Japan alliance. Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/next-steps-us-japan-alliance-deterrence-cybersecurity-and-indo-pacific-partnerships

@k-since2024.bsky.social joined our @csis.org event last week where he assessed the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and viewpoints from Southeast Asia. Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/next-steps-us-japan-alliance-deterrence-cybersecurity-and-indo-pacific-partnerships

Friday | How will the relationship between the United States and Japan evolve in 2026? Join @japan.csis.org in collaboration with the Japan institute of International Affairs for the 2026 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar. Register now: www.csis.org/events/2026-...

You're invited to the 2026 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar, an annual dialogue hosted by the CSIS Japan Chair in collaboration with JIIA. 📅 Friday, January 23 🕝 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET 📍 In-Person (CSIS) and Online Register here: https://www.csis.org/events/2026-us-japan-security-seminar

At our @csis.org event last week, @zackcooper.bsky.social highlighted opportunities for the U.S. and Japan to deepen defense cooperation. Watch here: https://www.csis.org/events/next-steps-us-japan-alliance-deterrence-cybersecurity-and-indo-pacific-partnerships

📢 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. Click here more information here: https://bit.ly/45ba1lp

News on Japan: The U.S. Central Command recently announced the launch of a squadron based on the LUCAS kamikaze drone, a system derived from Iran’s Shahed-136 loitering munition, versions of which are being used by Russia in Ukraine. Read here: https://bit.ly/4sNEBeT

Join us Friday 1/23 for the 2026 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar, featuring @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, Tetsuo Kotani, @adampliff.bsky.social, & @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social. Explore the evolving U.S.-Japan alliance, regional security dynamic, & more. Register here: https://bit.ly/45ba1lp

News on Japan: Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth confirmed that they would expand joint practical training between the U.S. military and the Self-Defense Forces around the Nansei Islands. Read here: https://bit.ly/3NAc2BD

You're invited to the 2026 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar in collaboration with JIIA. Speakers include @kristigovella.bsky.social Nick Szechenyi, Tetsuo Kotani, @adampliff.bsky.social, & @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social 📆 Friday 1/23 🕝 2:30 - 4:00 pm ET Register here: https://bit.ly/45ba1lp

News on Japan: Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party, agreed to form a new party ahead of a possible snap election, a major shift in the balance of power in the parliament. Read here: https://bit.ly/3LffpNO

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

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. Read here: https://bit.ly/4b1iXO8

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