As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan this year, and the stories our...
The efforts of China and members of ASEAN to draw up a “code of conduct” for the South China Sea are drawing increasing attention....
(First of two parts.) Part Two: What Measures Can Japan, U.S. Take to Defend the Western Pacific Against China’s Aggression? In April 2019, Defense Minister...
“I call Japan ‘an anchor of stability,’” said Freddy Svane, the Kingdom of Denmark’s ambassador to Japan, in an exclusive interview with The Sankei...
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan announced the United States’ Indo-Pacific Strategy at the 2019 Asia Security Summit in Singapore, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue,...
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo was reelected to a second term in office as the Southeast Asian nation’s top political leader, in a one-on-one contest against...
A couple of potential crises have been evolving in the Western Pacific region simultaneously since early 2018. These emerging jeopardies pose urgent threats to the...
Last in a four part series. Part 1: Dr. Edward Luttwak: It’s A New Cold War with China — and South Korea...
(Third of 4 Parts) Part 1: Dr. Edward Luttwak: It’s A New Cold War with China — and South Korea Waffles Part...
(Second of 4 Parts) Part 1: Dr. Edward Luttwak: It’s A New Cold War with China — and South Korea Waffles In...
(First of 4 Parts) In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Edward Luttwak, historian and worldwide authority on strategic relations, spoke to Yoshinari Kurose, Washington...
A recent survey revealed Japan tops the list of trustworthy countries in the international community. Japan’s contributions to world peace and prosperity have secured...