The late prime minister Shinzo Abe was an unparalleled statesman. While others averted their eyes from Japan's harsh security situation, he faced it head-on.
Japan and India take on G7 and G20 leadership roles in 2023, but they have different post-pandemic priorities that could affect how they tackle the challenges.
To avert what could be the biggest postwar crisis for Japan's security environment, the country needs a robust security strategy, including collective defense.
China's scaremongering has reached a new low. Ambassador Xiao Qian tried to instill fear of a Japanese invasion among the Australians. But times have changed.
Addressing Myanmar, Tokyo should utilize the relationship of trust it has built with ASEAN in the postwar period through economic and humanitarian assistance.
Here are the key features of Japan's agenda for 2023 as they were delivered by Prime Minister Kishida in his speech before the Diet on January...
In the new book "Can You Win Against China?" (Kimi Tachi, Chugoku Ni Katerunoka), four key national security figures sound an alarm about the China threat.
China was keen on using the October 1992 visit of then-Emperor Akihito to escape Western sanctions due to the Tiananmen Massacre, declassified records show.
An adverse ruling against Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and Rappler could have had far-reaching implications on media and business in the Philippines, says lawyer.
Japan's indecision will harm its competitiveness. "The security clearance is for people who want access to sensitive information," says a former NSA official.
If Beijing refuses to listen, reciprocating China's visa ban is the obvious option for Tokyo. Reciprocity is the international standard.
Fumio Kishida finished his tour of G7 countries with a colorful climax at the headquarters of the space mission, despite President Biden's domestic problems.