Japan has 3 territorial problems with her neighbors: Senkaku Islands, Takeshima, and the Northern Territories. We examine their merits under international law.
Relations are better between Japan and South Korea but for an enduring partnership the two must overcome historical issues and the 2018 radar lock-on dispute.
What is really behind the frenzy stirred up by South Korean opposition politicians, comfort women groups and media who are loudly protesting the Fukushima plan?
Timing is everything in diplomacy. To reclaim the Northern Territories, Japan must be ready for all scenarios, including the possibility of Putin's downfall.
If South Korea isn't willing to address issues, such as the radar lock-on incident, relations may not fully improve despite the currency swap agreement.
The more the US Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force are a "single force," the more effective they'll be in a fight and the more they will...