The leaders of Japan and Australia have signed a landmark agreement allowing closer cooperation between their militaries. The historic deal would have not been reached without...
Rather than giving in to Chinese threats and bullying, two of Asia’s key democracies deepen defense ties, with the potential for creating real operational capabilities in...
The former prime minister is clearly pushing Tokyo to continue the policy approach towards China which he steered during his long tenure as head of government.
The missile launches add to the pressure on Japan to acquire enemy base strike capability in light of the continuing series of direct threats from North...
This sets up both countries to achieve zero-carbon goals. Our leaders need to stay on top of this trend.
Watch for coordinated efforts to prevent China’s imposition of totalitarian technology standards and shore up supply chain resilience through the broader US-Japan relationship in 2022.
Kishida is displaying much bolder leadership and decision-making on China-related and other issues since taking the reigns of government.
A strong leader speaks clearly and explains his decision. Trying to please Beijing by taking a wishy-washy stance on human rights is doomed to fail from...
Japan’s new foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, is a compromised man, distrusted by many in public and his party for his family’s “friendship” with China.
Asking for international cooperation to get back its citizens who were abducted by North Korea. Japan should first show its firm stand on other human rights...
Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi talks about the risks of other countries and foreign companies acquiring technology developed by Japan.
The Prime Minister insists the Japanese abductees must be returned. His democratic credentials make him a key figure in global politics.