RSVP In-Person RSVP Online Want to pose a question before or during the event? Go to stimson.org/questions/ Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will arrive in Washington for his first state visit on April 10. During his stay, the two leaders wi …
RSVP In-Person RSVP Online Want to pose a question before or during the event? Go to stimson.org/questions/ Over the past decade, the U.S.-Japan alliance has undergone significant evolution, shaped by Japan’s policy of “Proactive Contribution …
Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022 has brought a renewed sense of concerns about the threats posed by nuclear weapons to international security. Japan, as the only country to have ever suffered the horror of nuclear weapons in …
The notion of “economic coercion”—the practice of leveraging economic strength to enforce one’s own agenda upon others—has garnered increased attention in recent years. What exactly does “economic coercion” entail, and why does it matter? How can count …
Examining Japan’s 2022 nuclear debate and its implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance with actionable recommendations for extended deterrence in Japan.
Japan’s bilateral alliance with the United States and its ever-expanding security partnership with like-minded countries are integral part of Japan’s national security strategy. How has the evolution of Japan’s national security strategy influenced the …
Published February 15, 2024 / Held February 27, 2024
With ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, the international community’s ability to uphold a liberal international order continues to be tested. In addition, with numerous elections taking place across the globe, including the United St …
Published February 1, 2024 / Held February 14, 2024
GEN Koji Yamazaki will engage in a conversation on the modernization of the U.S.-Japan alliance under his watch, addressing future opportunities and challenges he sees as the two countries work toward their shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific …
Published November 21, 2023 / Held December 7, 2023
Join us for a discussion about Japan’s key allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, in the context of Japan’s new National Security Strategy. In Panel 1, Masahiro Kurita, Kei Koga, and Ken Jimbo explore Japan’s relations with key Indo …
Kazuto Suzuki, Jun Osawa, and Yasuhito Fukushima join Japan Program Director Yuki Tatsumi to explore the development of Japan’s security policy in these emerging domains. This is the second of three webinars to introduce Japan Program’s new publication …
Japan’s new National Security Strategy reflects concerns about heightened tensions in Northeast Asia, but also shows Japan’s determination to build stronger security partnerships. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Madoka Fukuda and Prof. Yasu …
In “the most severe and complex” Japanese security environment of the postwar period, new strategic documents outline a policy of deterrence by denial.
The security environment in East Asia is undergoing shifts in the field and in the regional capitals, especially in Japan, where the new National Security Strategy signals major changes for Japan’s defense policy. As tensions throughout the East China …
Published February 6, 2023 / Held February 15, 2023
Originally focused on non-military or non-traditional security cooperation, Japan’s strategic partnership with Australia has now moved closer to alliance-type cooperation.
On the 50th anniversary of Japan-ASEAN relations, Japan is preparing to deepen ties, but ASEAN is less visible in Japan’s new security policy documents.
In December 2022, Japan published three key defense policy documents: the first revision of the National Security Strategy since 2013, the National Defense Strategy (formerly known as National Defense Program Guidelines), and the Defense Buildup Progra …
The new year brings challenges for Japan’s government, with the Kishida administration facing low approval ratings. In the realm of foreign policy, regional relations are in flux, with South Korea, Australia, and China at various degrees of engagement. …
Published December 1, 2022 / Held December 9, 2022