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Japan’s Defense Priorities and Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance

Japan is undergoing major defense policy reforms to manage an increasingly complex security environment. Heino Klinck outlines near-term priorities for Japan including the acquisition of strike capabilities and improving military readiness.

Commentary by Heino Klinck — June 23, 2023

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Kari A. Bingen

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Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Senior Vice President; Pritzker Chair; and Director, Strategic Technologies Program
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Tom Karako

Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project
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Ian Williams

Fellow, International Security Program and Deputy Director, Missile Defense Project
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Benjamin Jensen

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A C2 Structure for a Strong U.S.-Japan Alliance

A more integrated and efficient command and control (C2) structure between Japan and the United States would dramatically strengthen deterrence. Mark Montgomery assesses C2 options for the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Commentary by Mark Montgomery — June 21, 2023

Space Security in Japan’s New Strategy Documents

Japan’s new defense strategy prioritizes new capabilities in the space domain. Suzuki Kazuto summarizes challenges and opportunities for Japan’s space security policy going forward.

Commentary by Suzuki Kazuto — June 21, 2023

A Contested Domain: From Space Theory to Practice

The Aerospace Security Project hosts a two part virtual event, first featuring STARCOM Commander Major General Shawn N. Bratton to discuss the command's mission, followed by a panel of CSIS and Secure World Foundation experts to discuss counterpsace developments from the past year. 

 

Event by Kari A. Bingen , Major General Shawn N. Bratton , Kaitlyn Johnson , Dr. Brian Weeden , Victoria Samson , and Makena Young — May 10, 2023

Space Threat Assessment 2023

The 2023 Space Threat Assessment covers the growing counterspace capabilities of China, Russia, India, Iran, North Korea, and others. It also features an in-depth analysis of Russia's battlefield employment of counterspace weapons in Ukraine.

Report by Kari A. Bingen , Kaitlyn Johnson , Makena Young , and John Raymond — April 14, 2023

Exploring New Horizons: Japan's Defense Priorities

The Japan Chair welcomes eight leading scholars from Japan and the United States to analyze key shifts in Japan’s defense strategy following the revision of three key national security documents in December 2022. Please join us for a discussion on their findings. 

Event by Christopher B. Johnstone , Nicholas Szechenyi , Lisa Curtis , Takako Hikotani , Lieutenant General (Ret.) Koichi Isobe , Heino Klinck , RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery , Saadia Pekkanen , Kazuto Suzuki , and Hideshi Tokuchi — March 23, 2023

Theory of Success: A Conversation with General Saltzman

Please join the Aerospace Security Project on Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00am ET as director Kari Bingen sits down with General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations  to discuss his thoughts on a 'Theory of Success' for the U.S. Space Force.

Event by Kari A. Bingen and General B. Chance Saltzman — February 22, 2023

Great Power Competition Comes for the South Pole

CSIS senior vice president Daniel F. Runde and Henry Ziemer outline how great power competition is reshaping Antarctica, and the need for a new U.S. strategy towards the continent.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde and Henry Ziemer — February 16, 2023