~The nurturing of democracy in this nation of nearly 55 million people is critical if a “free and open Indo-Pacific” is to be realized.~ ...
~It bears remembering that Joe Biden is already 78 years old as he prepares to take officeーhis window for action may be short.~ In...
~What are the possible gains and losses from the RCEP for Japan?~ Finally, after a lot of wrangling and long-drawn discussions, the RCEP (Regional...
~Europe is finally discussing the Chinese Communist Party’s authoritarianism and sense of crisis surrounding China’s economic dominance – in addition to China’s infringement of human...
~The majority of Japanese citizens are justifiably concerned about Chinese behavior.~ Japan’s official response to provocative public statements made by Chinese State Councilor and...
For the Indo-Pacific, “Free and open” is an indispensable keyword. Without the keyword, the concept may become soulless. A remark by Japanese Prime Minister...
It’s a story that was covered lightly by Japanese newspapers, including the Sankei Shimbun. But the Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismiss the appeal...
~UNC-R will “fulfill its mission to maintain the armistice no matter what, deter aggression by North Korea, and provide an avenue of communication between the...
~The choice is still ours—our friendship can change the world, if we want it to.~ Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you...
Joe Biden has secured victory in the U.S. presidential election. One of the keys to considering Japan’s strategy for relations with the United States...
Resetting Washington’s ties with Beijing cannot afford the cost of pulling back on the firmness of dealing with a revisionist China, particularly if U.S.’ Asian alliances...
The Antwerp games were held in 1920, shortly after the First World War and the so-called Spanish flu epidemic. They served as a symbol of post...