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NEW ISSUE OF ASIA POLICY | The roundtables and articles in the July issue of Asia Policy examine how states across the Indo-Pacific are adapting to intensifying geoeconomic and security competition. www.nbr.org/publication/...

In the newest @chinapower.csis.org podcast, @kristigovella.bsky.social and Bonny Lin explore the escalating tensions between Japan and China, Japan's deepening cooperation with allies, and whether de-escalation remains possible. 🎧 https://bit.ly/4px1RfX

Escalating Japan-China Tensions | ChinaPower Project

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Kristi Govella joins us to discuss the latest developments in China-Japan relations amid rising tensions between the two countries following Prime Minist...

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@kristigovella.bsky.social discusses Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's trip to India and the outlook for relations between the two countries on @bloomberg.com: The Asia Trade. https://bloom.bg/4vaGp1J

The recent G7 summit in France prominently highlighted some of Japan’s top priorities and concerns. Listen to @kristigovella.bsky.social, @victordcha.bsky.social, @philuck.bsky.social, Caitlin Welsh, & @willtodman.bsky.social discuss key takeaways on the State of Play podcast: https://bit.ly/4eApH6X

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has signed a preliminary deal with Airbus to cooperate on a possible Japanese anti-submarine version of a European defense drone.

KHI and Airbus eye cooperation on Japanese variant of Eurodrone

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The clearance eases a confrontation that erupted two weeks ago when the government abruptly barred Anthropic from giving foreign nationals access to Mythos 5 and a related model.

Anthropic’s Mythos 5 AI model cleared by U.S. for wider use

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We were happy to host members and advisors of @mansfieldfdn.bsky.social's U.S.-Japan Network for the Future to discuss U.S.-Japan relations and bridging the academia-policy divide with alumni @kristigovella.bsky.social and Nick Szechenyi.

@scmpnews.bsky.social covers @csis.org's new event on extended deterrence: strategic elites in Japan and South Korea remain skeptical of going nuclear—but if one country moved first, support in the other could rise fast. Led by @victordcha.bsky.social & @kristigovella.bsky.social .

Japan, South Korea not for nuclear weapons: until one of them changes policy

Should either take lead in acquiring nuclear weapons, support for such a move in the other country could rise rapidly, new US survey says.

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I enjoyed discussing takeaways from the #G7 summit in France with Victor Cha, Philip Luck, Caitlin Welsh, and Will Todman on the @csis.org State of Play podcast. Japan’s influence on G7 statements on geopolitics, critical minerals, and economic growth was clear: youtu.be/3iEfOCkmyns

Was the G7 Summit in France a Success?

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TODAY at 5:30pm ET: Was the G7 Summit in France a Success? After the G7 Summit wraps up, join @CSIS @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, @philuck.bsky.social, and @caitlinwelsh.bsky.social for a rapid analysis of the outcomes. Hosted by @willtodman.bsky.social.

Was the G7 Summit in France a Success? | State of Play | CSIS Events

Please join CSIS experts for a rapid analysis of the outcomes of the G7 Summit.

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Kono Yohei, former foreign minister, former LDP leader, onetime breakaway party leader, father of Taro, dead at 89. 河野洋平氏が死去、89歳　自民党総裁や衆院議長など務める www.asahi.com/articles/ASV...

河野洋平氏が死去、89歳　自民党総裁や衆院議長など務める：朝日新聞

自民党総裁や衆院議長を務めた河野洋平（こうの・ようへい）さんが8日、死去した。89歳だった。関係者が明らかにした。　1937年、神奈川県平塚市生まれ。戦後政界の実力者・河野一郎元建設相の長男。外相を…

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Japan seeks bigger role in Asia's subsea cables as AI rewires demand asia.nikkei.com/business/tec... via @nikkeiasia.bsky.social

Japan seeks bigger role in Asia's subsea cables as AI rewires demand

Traders including Sumitomo, leasing firms and telecom newcomers enter critical sector

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Why Japan and South Korea Won’t Go Nuclear @victordcha.bsky.social & @kristigovella.bsky.social argue on @foreignaffairs.com that despite the fever pitch of the debate, the worry that South Korea and Japan are on the brink of nuclearization is exaggerated. 📖 Read now: shorturl.at/LYdjT

📢 Job opportunity: My department at the University of Oxford is now accepting applications for a 2-yr departmental lectureship in the economics and business of Japan (similar to a 2-yr visiting assistant professorship in the US). Apply by July 8! #academicjobs my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

At our high-profile event on May 4, Fumitake Fujita (co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party) shared his thoughts on the future of Japanese security policy, constitutional revision, U.S.-Japan relations, and more. Check out the video (English or Japanese): www.csis.org/events/whats...

New publication: In Foreign Affairs, Victor Cha and I argue that the worry that South Korea and Japan are on the brink of nuclearization is exaggerated, drawing on new elite survey data from both countries: www.foreignaffairs.com/japan/why-ja...

Why Japan and South Korea Won’t Go Nuclear

America still needs to worry about proliferation in East Asia.

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I was honored to moderate a discussion on Japanese security policy and U.S.-Japan relations with Diet members Itsunori Onodera (Liberal Democratic Party) and Fumitake Fujita (Japan Innovation Party) and Professor Asei Ito (University of Tokyo). Watch here: www.csis.org/events/whats...

A Yomiuri poll found that 80% of respondents saw no need to revise Article 9’s Paragraph 1, which renounces war. 60% supported retaining Paragraph 2, which prohibits possessing war potential, while also adding an explicit constitutional basis for the SDF: www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05...

Article 9 in focus as Takaichi pushes for revision of Constitution

Without explicitly mentioning Article 9, Takaichi said the charter — unchanged since 1947 — must be updated to reflect today's international environment and security realities.

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Join us 5/4 at 10 AM ET for "What’s Next for Japanese Security Policy and U.S.-Japan Relations? Perspectives from the Diet" ⚫ Opening Remarks: John J. Hamre ⚫ Discussion: Itsunori Onodera, Fumitake Fujita, & Asei Ito, moderated by @kristigovella.bsky.social RSVP: https://bit.ly/4sIR02z

Join us for a discussion on May 4th at 10:00 am ET with Itsunori Onodera (Liberal Democratic Party), Fumitake Fujita (Japan Innovation Party), Asei Ito (The University of Tokyo), and @kristigovella.bsky.social, featuring opening remarks by John J. Hamre. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sIR02z

Read "Deepening Strategic Alignment: Priorities for the U.S.-Japan Alliance," by Kristi Govella (2017-18) @kristigovella.bsky.social and Nicholas Szechenyi @japan.csis.org. www.csis.org/analysis/dee...

Deepening Strategic Alignment: Priorities for the U.S.-Japan Alliance

As the United States and Japan face an increasingly uncertain global environment, it is an important time for the two governments to deepen their strategic alignment and strengthen U.S.-Japan alliance...

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New publication: Nicholas Szechenyi and I analyze the state of U.S.-Japan alliance cooperation during the first year of the Trump administration and highlight the need for deeper strategic alignment in six key areas: www.csis.org/analysis/dee...

Deepening Strategic Alignment: Priorities for the U.S.-Japan Alliance

As the United States and Japan face an increasingly uncertain global environment, it is an important time for the two governments to deepen their strategic alignment and strengthen U.S.-Japan alliance...

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Videos now available! Check out the five fantastic panels from our recent University of Oxford symposium "From Economic Security to Economic Statecraft: Insights from Japan, Europe, and the United States": sites.google.com/view/economi...

@kristigovella.bsky.social and Constanze Stelzenmüller (@brookings.edu) sat down with James M. Lindsay (@cfr.org) on to discuss how Europe and Japan are reacting to Operation Epic Fury. 📺 Watch here: https://bit.ly/40Z9j8n 🎧 Listen Here: https://on.cfr.org/3O2ChRN

Why Allies Aren’t Following on Iran | The President’s Inbox

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"As the conflict persists, it is likely that Japan will also have to cope with a more complex set of implications," write @kristigovella.bsky.social and @jnakanoenergy.bsky.social Read the article on what the Iran conflict means for Japan: https://bit.ly/40FZex1

What Are the Implications of the Iran Conflict for Japan?

The Iran conflict will have both direct and indirect effects on Japan’s economic, security, and energy outlook, as well as its geopolitical environment.

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Coming soon: @kristigovella.bsky.social joined Jim Lindsay on The President's Inbox to talk about the recent U.S.-Japan summit. Stay tuned—episode drops Wednesday! www.cfr.org/podcasts/pre...

The Iran conflict will have both direct and indirect effects on Japan’s economic, security, and energy outlook, as well as its geopolitical environment. 📖 Read more in @kristigovella.bsky.social and @jnakanoenergy.bsky.social's recent publication here: https://bit.ly/40FZex1

What Are the Implications of the Iran Conflict for Japan?

The Iran conflict will have both direct and indirect effects on Japan’s economic, security, and energy outlook, as well as its geopolitical environment.

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New publication: Jane Nakano and I break down some of the implications of the Iran conflict for Japan, including the direct and indirect effects on its economic, security, and energy outlook, as well as its geopolitical environment: www.csis.org/analysis/wha...

What Are the Implications of the Iran Conflict for Japan?

The Iran conflict will have both direct and indirect effects on Japan’s economic, security, and energy outlook, as well as its geopolitical environment.

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As cooperation among autocratic powers seemingly deepens, what does that mean for Japan? Chikako Kawakatsu Ueki (Waseda University) and Riho Aizawa (NIDS), joined @kristigovella.bsky.social for a discussion on this dynamic and its regional implications. Watch: https://bit.ly/4d31HsR

Live in 30 min | The Impossible State Moderated by Victor Cha, this episode features @kristigovella.bsky.social & @zackcooper.bsky.social on Washington’s failed pivot, PM Sanae Takaichi’s DC visit, and what it means for the Indo‑Pacific and the Korean Peninsula. 🔗 www.csis.org/events/impos...

The Impossible State Live Podcast: Is the Pivot to Asia Dead? | CSIS Events

Is the Pivot to Asia Dead? What should we expect from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Washington? Dr. Victor Cha hosts a discussion with leading experts on these issues on the Imposs...

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