The newly declassified strategy report reveals Washington’s priority for the first few months of Biden’s presidency, including as it concerns the Indo-Pacific.
~In Japan’s broader world, rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many countries to demand answers that never came. Japan’s reaction and theirs: seek stronger alliances...
The realization of a “comprehensive trilateral relationship” between the United States (U.S.) and its two allies – Japan and South Korea – has long...
~The RCEP shows progress in trade liberalization but should not be overrated.~ Fifteen countries including Japan, China, South Korea and the 10 Association of...
~What are the possible gains and losses from the RCEP for Japan?~ Finally, after a lot of wrangling and long-drawn discussions, the RCEP (Regional...
For the Indo-Pacific, “Free and open” is an indispensable keyword. Without the keyword, the concept may become soulless. A remark by Japanese Prime Minister...
It has been nearly a year since the Chinese media outlet, Caixin Global, revealed that Chinese laboratories had in fact identified a mystery virus,...
(Conclusion) Part 1: [Asia’s Next Page] Evolving Focus: Japan Sees Vietnam’s Role in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific Tokyo’s changing priorities amid a...
(First of 2 parts) Part 2: [Asia’s Next Page] Indonesia in Tokyo’s Changing Regional Outlook Vietnam, unlike other Southeast Asian partners, occupies a key...
Above: Prime Minister Suga and Mrs. Suga honor those fallen in wars in a memorial offering in Hanoi during his trip to the country in October...
Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga’s recent trip to the Southeast Asian nations of Vietnam and Indonesia was his first overseas visit after taking over as...
On October 18, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga embarked upon his first overseas trip since taking office in September, heading to Vietnam, this year’s chair...