Germany will assume the G7 presidency in 2022. Expectations are high that the new German government will act to protect human rights and international law.
Using the Izumo as a carrier for more than helicopters will help Japan to project its power over a bigger area and send a message to...
A large part of the security measures mentioned by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are preparatory measures against China, but he should make them clear in his...
The Hiroshima native, elected by an overwhelming majority in both houses of the National Diet, also vows to continue the Abe administration foreign policy initiatives.
The new LDP president won a decisive victory in a four-way race for the job and a strong chance to lead the country following the election...
“In this long fight against COVID-19, I have the feeling everyday that the light at the end of the tunnel is shining brighter” concluded Suga.
Regional order and steady growth in the Indo-Pacific can only be materialized by states that respect freedom and democracy, rather than authoritarianism.
Suga’s already ambitious agenda—to manage the pandemic, revive the economy, host the Olympics and strengthen Japan’s posture and position — has been impaired by new COVID-19...
The sense of crisis should be fully conveyed to the Japanese people: If China’s territorial grab of Taiwan succeeds, then Okinawa is next.
Mr. Akiba is known for having gained deep confidence from both prime ministers Abe and Suga, in his position as Japan’s longest-serving vice foreign minister in...
World War II ended 75 years ago - it's a different Asia and a different Japan. Indeed, today it is the PRC that is hell-bent on...
Japan, as the only member of the G7 from Asia, must be ready to take on a leading role in overcoming the China problem.