As tensions between Japan and Russia continue to evolve, questions about Japan’s security environment and regional stability remain pressing. Revisit our Strategic Japan 2026 discussion, featuring Riho Aizawa on the growing challenges posed by China and Russia.

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Tune into @CSISGeopolitics' recent State of Play podcast episode where @CSIS experts, @KristiGovella, @edgardkagan, and @WillTodman, discuss what's on President Trump's agenda during his multi-stop trip to Asia later this month, what opportunities the United States, China, and U.S. allies face, and what could go wrong. bit.ly/4BNit98

News on Japan: Japan decided Friday to extend the Maritime Self-Defense Force's deployment to the Middle East for antipiracy and information-gathering operations by a year through November 2027. Read More: bit.ly/4j0qpMK

News on Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takachi pledged to push economic development and work to reduce the U.S. military base burden in the first policy meeting in 13 years between central government and Okinawa prefectural officials on Nov. 6. Read More: bit.ly/4AdR4eX

News on Japan: Japan's government compiled Friday a package of emergency measures to address a spate of recent personal data breaches caused by unauthorized access, amid growing public concerns over cybersecurity. Read More: bit.ly/4z41tJc

News on Japan: A bill to cut the consumption tax on food and beverages and introduce an income-linked cash benefit program was passed by Japan's House of Representatives on Friday, after being fast-tracked for debate in a plenary session. Read More: bit.ly/4BUjkoH

📢 The CSIS Japan Chair is looking for a spring intern to support research and programming on Japan's foreign policy, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and regional and global cooperation.

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"Overall, despite the worsening security environment, the survey shows that the majority of Japanese strategic elites do not support the acquisition of nuclear weapons."

Kristi Govella examines the results of a CSIS survey about the evolving nuclear policy debate. Read more: bit.ly/4yHQbuq

News on Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has no plans to attend a two-day leaders' meeting of a U.N. climate summit set to start in Turkey on Wednesday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said. Read More: bit.ly/4iq5suE

News on Japan: The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's intelligence unit secretly profiled citizens, raising possible violations of the personal information protection law, former troop members and other sources said. Read More: bit.ly/4z5TCL8

News on Japan: Japan’s Ministry of Finance has denied pushing for Myanmar to be removed from a global financial watchdog’s blacklist after Reuters reported last week that it was among countries supporting the ‌removal. Read More: bit.ly/3WpAJVY

News on Japan: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order Thursday to place assets held by Japan Tobacco Inc. in Russia under the temporary control of a Russian company. Read More: bit.ly/47Zwa7i

News on Japan: The United States, Japan, Australia and India began their joint Malabar naval exercise in waters off the Kanto region surrounding Tokyo on Thursday amid China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Read More: bit.ly/4AbAFaT

The Japan Chair is seeking a spring intern to assist with policy research, data collection, written publications, and program events. Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: November 20.

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News on Japan: Tokyo stocks ended lower in volatile trading Wednesday, with the Nikkei briefly plunging toward 60,000, as media projections showed Democrats had regained control of both houses of the U.S. Congress. Read More: bit.ly/3WONERn

News on Japan: Japan is considering providing financial assistance to the International Criminal Court, which has been subject to sanctions by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Wednesday. Read More: bit.ly/4yTvawl

News on Japan: North Korea fired multiple missiles from the Sondok area in the eastern province of South Hamgyong toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, the South Korean military said. Read More: bit.ly/4ebpfvm

News on Japan: The U.S. midterm election results will not affect the strength of its security alliance with Japan at a time of increasing global uncertainty, the top Japanese government spokesman said Wednesday. Read More: bit.ly/4zt6pbG

Is the U.S.-Japan alliance prepared to address military pressure that falls below the threshold of armed conflict? In a report, Riho Aizawa examines how China-Russia military coordination is evolving and what it means for the future of regional deterrence.

Read the report: bit.ly/4fxrYPy

Looking to gain hands-on experience in international affairs and policy research? Apply for the CSIS Japan Chair spring internship! It offers an opportunity to support research projects and assist events addressing key U.S.-Japan and Indo-Pacific issues.

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