Still missing in action is a well-considered plan based on a proper threat assessment, that lays out what Japan needs, and needs to do to defend...
Former US Diplomat and Marine Officer Grant Newsham shares an instructive conversation about the Chinese mindset on Japan and threats to peace in the region.
The more the US looks weak, distracted, and confused, the more pressure the Chinese communists will apply on Taiwan – to include tightening the military noose.
Abe had a strategic vision for Japan, recognizing that it could no longer sit quietly, writing the occasional check, while events unfolded around it.
The Prime Minister addressed security matters and indicated that Japan was going to play its part in ensuring a “free and open Indo-Pacific.”
A fight to defend Taiwan will be far more deadly than Ukraine. So what if Japan takes the lead by ending its own strategic ambiguity first?
The joint training taking place in Camp Fuji sends out the message that the US and Japan are doing what’s necessary to fight against aggressors in...
The Chinese are persistent and intelligent, and they have said where they intend to end up ー including taking territory that currently belongs to other countries.
Beijing may reckon it has underestimated Western backbone, the difficulties of seizing Taiwan, cost as measured in lives, economic and reputational harm to China.
If it takes Taiwan, the PRC would effectively outflank Japanese defenses and be positioned to dominate and seize Japanese maritime and island territory.
It’s like predicting who will win the 2022 Super Bowl. If Beijing moves too fast on Taiwan, it could force the Americans into a fight that...
Rather than giving in to Chinese threats and bullying, two of Asia’s key democracies deepen defense ties, with the potential for creating real operational capabilities in...
