Stimson’s Japan program disseminates nuanced analyses of developments in Japan to the Washington policy community and to corporate decision-makers while also striving to assist experts and officials within the Japanese government and military to engage effectively in a changing Washington policy space. We aim to improve bilateral and multilateral communication, and to advance cooperation between the United States and Japan — and among other interested parties — in a regional and global context that addresses implications of new technologies and evolving geopolitical challenges.
The U.S.-Japan alliance lost a key advocate—his enduring legacy remains vital.
April 21, 2025
Growing U.S. attention toward the Arctic may push Japan’s defense establishment to dust off its Cold War playbook
April 4, 2025
How U.S. congressional leadership can stabilize the Indo-Pacific amid growing uncertainty
April 2, 2025
Adapting the U.S.-Japan alliance to emerging geostrategic, economic, and technological challenges in the Indo-Pacific and beyond
March 27, 2025
Despite its limitations, U.S.-Japan command and control coordination presents opportunities for creative solutions
March 14, 2025
Ishiba’s cautious response to the Trump-Zelensky summit collapse raises question’s about Japan’s long-standing foreign policy principles
March 5, 2025
Ishiba’s high-stakes meeting with Trump ended with a pleasant surprise, but concerns remain
February 14, 2025
Ishiba’s meeting with Trump is a pivotal moment to prove his leadership and define his role as a "Japan First" prime minister
February 6, 2025
