Considered one of the kingmakers in the September LDP presidential contest, all eyes are on which candidates former PM Suga might support for the job.
Okinawa constitutes the lynchpin of Japan's positioning across the East China Sea, and US military presence remains the pivot for its security and defense.
The JSDF again missed its recruitment targets by huge amounts, putting Japan and the Japanese at risk. That needs to be turned around with respect and...
Japan enjoys good ties with Iran. The Japanese government should make diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue between the US and Iran.
Against a backdrop of calls for historical accuracy, the symposium stressed a nuanced understanding of the comfort women issue's sensitive historical legacies.
Leaders of Germany and Japan have pledged to cooperate to boost military and economic security as their female foreign ministers make strides for women.
Japan should redouble its efforts at helping improve the capabilities of the PALM10 Pacific island countries in areas like maritime law and disaster relief.
The riots in New Caledonia reflect the high youth unemployment problem in the Pacific Islands, a topic that should take priority at the PALM10 summit in...
To protect the rule of law and peace in Asia from a tyrannical and increasingly aggressive Beijing, Japan needs leaders with foresight into the world's future.
PM Kishida apologized, the JMSDF Chief of Staff resigned and 218 defense officials were disciplined for the specially designated secrets and other misconduct.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) along with Indo-Pacific partners slammed North Korea and China for supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine.
The recent Tokyo election has highlighted electoral system challenges like hijacked campaigns and bizarre behaviors, prompting calls for legislative reforms.