Special Reports
Japan’s Joe Biden Problem
How long will it take before Japan looks back on the Trump presidency with nostalgia? It may happen […]
Politics & Security
[Asia’s Next Page] Tokyo’s Quad Move for Closer Ties, Strengthened Security in the Indo Pacific
Militarization in Tokyo’s security outlook has been one of the most contested debates across Japan for last decade. Fo
Politics & Security
Mike Pompeo’s Plan for a Stronger, Larger Quad Suits the Conservative Governments of Britain and Japan
From left to right, Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Mo
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[Asia’s Next Page] Japan Will Be A Strategic Addition to the ‘Five Eyes’ Intelligence Alliance
In an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review, published on August 14, Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono emphasized t
Politics & Security
Coronavirus Crisis Should Open Japan’s Eyes to the Dangers of Dependency on China
Japan faces a national crisis. The key to overcoming this national crisis over the spread of the novel […]
Politics & Security
Should Japan Further Increase Financial Support for U.S. Forces? Tokyo Not Inclined to Agree
Tokyo has decided on how it will negotiate with the Trump administration regarding the amount of support that Japan, [
Special Reports
INTERVIEW | Hanjin Lew: South Korea Should Fight Off Enemy — and It’s Not Japan
(Last of 2 Parts) Part 1: INTERVIEW | Hanjin Lew: Human Rights, Intelligence Sharing Will Help Repair U.S.-ROK-Japan
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‘China Threat’ Prods NATO Toward Unity
United States President Donald Trump, known as a man of self-confident showy displays and a way with intemperate languag
Politics & Security
Tsai Ing-wen Asks Japan to Take Decisive Step Toward Joint Defense vs ‘China Threat’
On Thursday, February 28, in Taipei, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen had to hurry back to her office for […]
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Japan Ramps Up Defense Capabilities in Response to China Threat
The Japanese government endorsed new National Defense Program Guidelines in a Cabinet meeting on December 18, outlin
Politics & Security
Venture into High-Tech Firms Paves the Way for China’s Unexpected Rise
Robert Sutter I have long had a moderate outlook on China’s rise, a view that did […]