China says its ban on Japanese seafood is about Fukushima Daiichi, but facts say it's economic coercion. Japan's strategic response should include these points.
A deeper connection with the Global South is imperative for Japan, the author argues, to help counter the dependence on China and Russia for economic security.
Dialogue and diplomacy are not the same thing. America and its allies need to take a hard look at what that means and change how they...
On the last day of the parliamentary session, PM Fumio Kishida gave hints about his policies going forward on digitalization, green technology, and more.
Noting the severe security environment, the draft framework policy provides a roadmap to address issues from defense and diplomacy to Japan's social safety net.
Addressing Myanmar, Tokyo should utilize the relationship of trust it has built with ASEAN in the postwar period through economic and humanitarian assistance.
PM Fumio Kishida embarked on a world tour to meet with five heads of state in just eight days. What does he hope to achieve, and...
Proactive diplomacy, for one, requires Prime Minister Kishida to visit Ukraine and assure President Zelenskyy of Japan's continuing support.
Ambassador Sergiy Korsunsky spoke at the Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages about why the war must be won and the friendship between Japan and Ukraine.
A comprehensive must-read for a deep and accurate understanding of Japanese foreign relations, written by distinguished historian Sumio Hatano.
Japan spent over $24 billion USD in foreign aid to China to foster relations and spread democracy. Instead, the massive aid helped create a monster.
Robust Japan-Australia ties in a wide range of areas, including military affairs, will play a significant role in securing regional peace and stability.
