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Kristi Govella

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Associate Professor, University of Oxford Japan Chair, CSIS economics x security x governance in the Indo-Pacific and beyond all views my own | RT ≠ endorsement www.kristigovella.com

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 01/09/2026
From supply chains to technological innovation, economic security is central to U.S. & Japanese strategy. Join us for a discussion on these topics with @kristigovella.bsky.social, @techpolicywonk.bsky.social, @claireuh.bsky.social, @jnakanoenergy.bsky.social, & more. bit.ly/460cFu5
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 27/08/2026
💡 RECENTLY RELEASED | Takaichi’s public support remains her strongest asset, but her second year will test whether she can use that capital to keep coalition actors aligned while moving her domestic agenda toward implementation. Read Yuko Nakano's analysis here: bit.ly/4zMxffq
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 24/08/2026
How can the United States & Japan strengthen economic & energy security amid growing geopolitical risks? Join us for a discussion on this topic with @kristigovella.bsky.social, @techpolicywonk.bsky.social, @claireuh.bsky.social, @jnakanoenergy.bsky.social, and more. 🔗 bit.ly/460cFu5
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The latest issue of Asia Policy is hot off the presses (and double-sized)! Check it out—and send us your work!
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 21/07/2026
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. 🎧 bit.ly/4px1RfX
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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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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 01/07/2026
@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. bloom.bg/4vaGp1J
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 29/06/2026
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: bit.ly/4eApH6X
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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 27/06/2026
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has signed a preliminary deal with Airbus to cooperate on a possible Japanese anti-submarine version of a European defense drone.
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KHI and Airbus eye cooperation on Japanese variant of Eurodrone
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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 27/06/2026
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.
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Anthropic’s Mythos 5 AI model cleared by U.S. for wider use
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 23/06/2026
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.
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 19/06/2026
@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 .
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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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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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
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Was the G7 Summit in France a Success?
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 17/06/2026
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.
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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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Tobias Harris @tobiasharris.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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...
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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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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Japan seeks bigger role in Asia's subsea cables as AI rewires demand asia.nikkei.com/business/tec... via @nikkeiasia.bsky.social
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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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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 04/06/2026
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
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
📢 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...
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 08/05/2026
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...
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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...
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Why Japan and South Korea Won’t Go Nuclear
America still needs to worry about proliferation in East Asia.
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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...
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
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...
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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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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 29/04/2026
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: bit.ly/4sIR02z
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 27/04/2026
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. 🔗 bit.ly/4sIR02z
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Program on US-Japan Relations, Harvard University @harvardusjapan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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...
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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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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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...
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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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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
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...
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 26/03/2026
@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: bit.ly/40Z9j8n 🎧 Listen Here: on.cfr.org/3O2ChRN
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Why Allies Aren’t Following on Iran | The President’s Inbox
YouTube video by Council on Foreign Relations
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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 25/03/2026
"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: bit.ly/40FZex1
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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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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 23/03/2026
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...
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 24/03/2026
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: bit.ly/40FZex1
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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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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
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...
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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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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 19/03/2026
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: bit.ly/4d31HsR
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 18/03/2026
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...
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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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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 16/03/2026
"The Japanese government is very aware of the exposure that their country has to the international system. Things like the 'rules-based international order' are not just theoretical or diplomatic concepts" | @kristigovella.bsky.social www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4...
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Japan's Takaichi prepares to lobby Trump for 'Golden Dome' cooperation, stability on trade and defense
Sanae Takaichi is reportedly preparing to offer Japanese participation in the "Golden Dome" missile defense system during her White House trip.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 16/03/2026
Asia Policy archives on @projectmuse.bsky.social | An essay by @kristigovella.bsky.social assessed the progress of domestic and trilateral economic security initiatives among the United States, Japan, and South Korea and considered their future prospects. muse.jhu.edu/pub/136/arti...
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 13/03/2026
📅 March 18 | 2:30 pm ET Join the CSIS Japan Chair hear from leading experts, Chikako Kawakatsu Ueki (Waseda University), Riho Aizawa (NIDS), and @kristigovella.bsky.social, on regional stability and challenges posed by autocratic states. 👉 bit.ly/4l9v5PP
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 04/03/2026
Save the date: March 18 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Join Strategic Japan 2026 scholars, Chikako Kawakatsu Ueki (Waseda University) & Riho Aizawa (National Institute for Defense Studies), for a discussion with @kristigovella.bsky.social on the challenges posed by autocratic states. 🔗 bit.ly/4l9v5PP
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...
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China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
LDP OKs draft proposal for lifting ban on lethal arms exports www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02...
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LDP OKs draft proposal for lifting ban on lethal arms exports
The LDP plans to finalize the proposal soon and submit it to the government, which will aim to revise the defense equipment transfer guidelines in spring at the earliest.
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Just released: I weighed in on the implications of today’s SCOTUS ruling for Japan: www.csis.org/analysis/sta...
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State of Play: The Global Impact of the SCOTUS Decision on IEEPA Tariffs
On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court declared President Donald Trump’s use of IEEPA to impose global tariffs against U.S. trading partners illegal. CSIS experts assess how governments and key sector...
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 20/02/2026
OUT NOW | The Capital Cable #129 The latest episode unpacks what Japan’s election means for US strategy, the Korean Peninsula, and China’s coercion. With @csis.org experts Mark Lippert, @kristigovella.bsky.social, @philuck.bsky.social and @brookings.edu Andrew Yeo. 🔗ICYMI: youtu.be/-hQiAcHJ3H0
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
President Trump announces first 3 projects under Japan's $550 billion trade deal asia.nikkei.com/economy/trad...
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Trump announces first 3 projects under Japan's $550bn trade deal
Gas power plant, LNG facility and critical minerals plant to begin, president says
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 17/02/2026
📄 @kristigovella.bsky.social is featured in a new BBC News piece discussing China’s response to Japan’s foreign policy under PM Sanae Takaichi and what it means for regional tensions. Read the full article here: www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86y3ndql…
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China is piling pressure on Japan's Sanae Takaichi. Will it work?
From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 12/02/2026
📺 @kristigovella.bsky.social joined France 24 to discuss Prime Minister Takaichi and her role in leading Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party to a historic victory on Sunday: youtu.be/WvfplA3a02g?...
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From heavy metal drummer to Japan's PM: The rise of Sanae Takaichi • FRANCE 24 English
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I enjoyed speaking with Bloomberg’s All Options Considered podcast about Japan’s upcoming snap election this weekend and market implications: www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2...
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All Options Considered: Japan's Election and Market Implications - Bloomberg
Bloomberg Intelligence's weekly podcast on fixed income, credit, currencies, and commodities.
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 30/01/2026
📢 Save the Date: Feb 9 at 8:00 - 9:00 am EST The CSIS Japan Chair invites you to join a virtual discussion on Japan's February 8 general election results featuring @kristigovella.bsky.social, @cmcclean.bsky.social, & Nicholas Szechenyi. Click here for more information: bit.ly/45HEAPT
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CSIS Korea Chair @korea.csis.org · 23/01/2026
🔴 HAPPENING NOW | The Capital Cable #127 @csis.org @geopolitics.csis.org Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, Timothy Martin, and Randy Schriver unpack Lee's visit to Beijing and Tokyo and what it means for Seoul and Washington. Watch Now: youtu.be/64omurNmUq0
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 23/01/2026
Dr. John J. Hamre, @kristigovella.bsky.social, and Nick Szechenyi were pleased to meet with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi during his recent trip to Washington, DC to discuss U.S.-Japan cooperation. (Photo courtesy of Japan Ministry of Defense)
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 19/01/2026
Join us Friday 1/23 for the 2026 U.S.-Japan Security Seminar, featuring @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, Tetsuo Kotani, @adampliff.bsky.social, & @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social. Explore the evolving U.S.-Japan alliance, regional security dynamic, & more. Register here: bit.ly/45ba1lp
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 14/01/2026
Recently Released: @kristigovella.bsky.social and Yuko Nakano analyze Prime Minister Takaichi's decision to dissolve the lower house of the Japanese parliament and the potential implications. Read here: www.csis.org/analysis/japan-poised-…
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Japan Poised for Early General Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to dissolve the lower house of the Japanese parliament could give her party a mandate for strong leadership—or it could exacerbate current governance challenges.
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