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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
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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · Oct 10
New publication: I briefly examine why Komeito withdrew today from its decades-long coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party and what this might mean for the selection of Japan's next prime minister and for Japanese politics more broadly. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...
Japan’s 26-Year-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses
As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead.
www.csis.org
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On Monday, Congresswoman @jilltokuda.bsky.social (D-HI) introduced the “Indo-Pacific Partner and Ally Tariff Repeal Act,” which would terminate reciprocal tariffs on 40 countries, including Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan: tokuda.house.gov/media/press-...
Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Repeal Tariffs on Indo-Pacific Allies Including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan & the Philippines | U.S. House Representative Jill Tokuda
The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congresswoman Jill Tokuda
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November 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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NEWS | @kristigovella.bsky.social was cited by the Japan Times following President Donald Trump's meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LbpUkI
Trump’s Asia trip to test his dealmaking abilities with old rivals and new friends | CNN Politics
US President Donald Trump will lean on the power of in-person diplomacy on the first Asia trip of his second term as he meets with old rivals, new friends and, potentially, adversaries, while looking ...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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japan.csis.org
@csis.org hosted a press briefing on President Trump's visit to Asia with
@victordcha.bsky.social, @kristigovella.bsky.social, @philuck.bsky.social, Henrietta Levin, and Erin Murphy

Topics: Strategic messaging, trade tensions, Tokyo visit highlights, and more

Read here: https://bit.ly/3JqNXeK
Previewing President Trump’s Asia Visit
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a call-in press briefing to preview President Trump's upcoming visit to Asia.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Join @kristigovella.bsky.social @@sarahbauerled.bsky.social, Michael Beeman, Kay Shimizu and Shujiro Urata on 10/29 for a virtual event about Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel and the broader lessons that might be drawn from it.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Jbihdl
October 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Join us for the 22nd CSIS/Nikkei Symposium on 10/24 at 9:30am JST//10/23 at 8:30pm ET featuring Kurt Campbell, Randall Schriver, Kawano Katsutsohi, Jimbo Ken, and @kristigovella.bsky.social during Session 2: Future of the Alliance – Sunrise or Sunset?

Register here: https://bit.ly/4h8KsGp
October 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Join @kristigovella.bsky.social @@sarahbauerled.bsky.socialMichael Beeman, Kay Shimizu and Shujiro Urata on 10/29 for a virtual event about Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel and the broader lessons that might be drawn for it.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Jbihdl
October 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead, @kristigovella.bsky.social writes.

Learn more from @japan.csis.org: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...
October 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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After ruling bloc breakup, CDP and Komeito eye unified PM candidate www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10...
After ruling bloc breakup, CDP and Komeito eye unified PM candidate
The move comes as the Democratic Party for the People appears no longer willing to hold coalition talks with the LDP, putting new ruling party chief Sanae Takaichi in a tough spot.
www.japantimes.co.jp
October 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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"Major Japanese business groups on Friday expressed concern over the possible political instability arising from the Komeito party's withdrawal from its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party."
Japanese business groups concerned over ruling coalition split - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Major Japanese business groups on Friday expressed concern over the possible political instability arising from the Komeito party's w
mainichi.jp
October 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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japantimes.co.jp
The Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging for their leaders to visit a U.S. military base in Japan to tour the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington, Japanese government sources said Saturday.
Japan and U.S. leaders may tour U.S. aircraft carrier
According to sources, the two sides plan to have their leaders visit the Yokosuka base during U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to the Asian nation later this month.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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1/ New rare earth restrictions mark escalation in China’s weaponization of interdependence — adopting US extraterritorial permission structures. This is not just an export ban but regulated how global firms use Chinese equipment and material.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users
China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, saying it planned to limit exports to overseas defence firms and semiconductor users and adding five rare earth elements to its list.
www.reuters.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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japan.csis.org
Komeito’s withdrawal from its partnership with the LDP marks a major shift in Japanese politics, with implications for foreign policy.

@kristigovella.bsky.social analyzes the background and impact here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/japans-26-year-old-ruling-coalition-collapses
Japan’s 26-Year-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses
As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead.
www.csis.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
kristigovella.bsky.social
New publication: I briefly examine why Komeito withdrew today from its decades-long coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party and what this might mean for the selection of Japan's next prime minister and for Japanese politics more broadly. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...
Japan’s 26-Year-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses
As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead.
www.csis.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Reposted by Kristi Govella
csis.org
As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead.

@japan.csis.org expert @kristigovella.bsky.social discusses: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...
Japan’s 26-Year-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses
As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead.
www.csis.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
kristigovella.bsky.social
Big news: Japan's Komeito withdraws from ruling coalition with Takaichi's LDP
asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...
Japan's Komeito withdraws from ruling coalition with Takaichi's LDP
Quarter-century of formal partnership comes to end over political funding scandal
asia.nikkei.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
kristigovella.bsky.social
New publication: How is Japan responding to the second Trump administration? I argue that Tokyo is pursuing a dual strategy of maintaining a close relationship with the US while also strengthening partnerships with other countries: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...
Japan’s Response to Trump 2.0: Sustaining U.S. Ties, Strengthening International Partnerships
Japan has continued to behave like a responsible partner, accommodating U.S. demands where possible while also trying to protect its own national interests. However, recent changes in U.S. foreign pol...
www.csis.org
October 9, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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japan.csis.org
CSIS Japan Chair recently hosted Prof. Kent Calder and Johns Hopkins SAIS students for a discussion on think tanks and their role in international affairs with @kristigovella.bsky.social.

October 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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On October 6 at 8:00 am ET, join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Mirna Galic for a discussion on the Japanese LDP election results. What is the current state of play in Japan’s domestic politics? Where is Japanese foreign policy headed?

Watch Here: https://bit.ly/46z6M8u
After Ishiba: What’s Next for Japanese Politics? | CSIS Events
The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes the results of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)’s October 4 leadership race, the road ahead in Japanese politics, and the potential implications for Japanese for...
www.csis.org
October 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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japan.csis.org
Join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano tomorrow, October 4 at 9:30 am ET for a discussion on the results of Japan’s LDP election and what comes next for the country’s government.

Listen Here: twitter.com/i/spaces/1mr...
October 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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japan.csis.org
On October 6 at 8:00 am ET, join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and @victordcha.bsky.social for a discussion on the Japanese LDP election results. What is the state of play in Japan’s domestic politics? Where is Japanese foreign policy headed?

Watch Here: www.csis.org/events/after...
After Ishiba: What’s Next for Japanese Politics? | CSIS Events
The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes the results of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)’s October 4 leadership race, the road ahead in Japanese politics, and the potential implications for Japanese for...
www.csis.org
September 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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ICYMI: @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Professor of Japanese Politics and International Relations at the #NissanInstituteOfJapaneseStudies) comments on BBC's 'The Inquiry' discussion 'Is Japan moving to the right?'

🎧Listen from 00:17:54: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
BBC World Service - The Inquiry, Is Japan moving to the right?
Sanseito, the party led by Kamiya Sohei with a 'Japanese first' agenda, is gaining ground
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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csis.org
"Although these new documents resolve some of the ambiguities that have caused tensions in U.S.-Japan relations in recent weeks, they also reveal potential pitfalls ahead," writes @kristigovella.bsky.social.

Read more on next steps for the U.S.-Japan trade deal: www.csis.org/analysis/new...
New Documents Reveal Next Steps for U.S.-Japan Trade Deal
Recent developments resolve some of the ambiguities that have caused tensions in U.S.-Japan relations in recent weeks, but they also reveal potential pitfalls ahead, as well as areas for other countries to watch.
www.csis.org
September 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Read "New Documents Reveal Next Steps for U.S.-Japan Trade Deal," by Kristi Govella (2017-18) @kristigovella.bsky.social. www.csis.org/analysis/new...
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September 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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New publication: I analyze 3 new documents that reveal next steps for implementation of the U.S.-Japan trade deal. They resolve some ambiguities that have caused tensions recently, but they also reveal potential pitfalls and areas for other countries to watch www.csis.org/analysis/new...
New Documents Reveal Next Steps for U.S.-Japan Trade Deal
Recent developments resolve some of the ambiguities that have caused tensions in U.S.-Japan relations in recent weeks, but they also reveal potential pitfalls ahead, as well as areas for other countri...
www.csis.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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japan.csis.org
Recently released: On September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba stepped down amid mounting pressure within his party. @kristigovella.bsky.social , Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano provide their analysis in the CSIS Japan Chair's recent publication.

Read more here: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Steps Down
On September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba stepped down amid mounting pressure within his party. The upcoming race to select his successor will signal whether the Liberal Democratic Party can prov...
www.csis.org
September 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM