Xi Jinping’s hardline wolf warrior diplomacy has backfired, leading Japan, the U.S. and Europe to become more engaged in Indo-Pacific trade and security, and increasingly vigilant...
Support for the Olympics, a global infrastructure push and millions more Covid vaccines all fit into the Prime Minister’s agenda.
Japanese businesses find themselves in a tricky situation following the coup d’etat. But along with like-minded countries, Japan has an obligation to help the democracy movement...
Cambodia’s celebration of the solar New Year is a perfect time to learn more about the culture and progress of this dynamic country with a strong...
Japan-Indonesia ministers confirmed their commitment to regional security in the face of China’s new coast guard law, which essentially equips China with extraterritorial powers to further...
The Quad is leading the way to create a digital Indo-Pacific with strong institutions and a digital architecture that is free, transparent, inclusive and democratic, therefore...
Japan, with its technology and infrastructure investment, is an integral part of India’s “Act-East Policy,” just like the ASEAN countries. Together they can help lift the...
We must not forget that the actions these world leaders take to counter China’s quest for hegemony will be the true touchstone in this regard.
The U.K. has chosen to deepen its economic ties with Japan and other countries which share the values of freedom and democracy through the TPP. Japan...
The Myanmar people chose democracy, not military despotism in last November’s election. The military should immediately release Suu Kyi and stay out of politics.
Xi insisted that China is “a staunch follower of an independent foreign policy of peace.” However, the next day, Chinese jets flew near Taiwan, and China...
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