Politics & Security
There’s A Place for ASEAN in Japan and India’s Maritime Security Vision
The near-permanence of the state of flux and transformation which surrounds the Indo-Pacific region brings its own s
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Japan in 2020: Foreign and Security Policy From Caution to Candor
As the New Year 2020 begins, Rei (令) – the first character of the Reiwa era (dedicated to Japan’s […]
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2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: Economy and Technology
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan […]
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2019 in JAPAN Forward Stories: The World Around Us
As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan […]
Politics & Security
New Delhi and Tokyo Face a New Equation in Sri Lanka
The election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the new president of Sri Lanka provides New Delhi with both an opportunity [&hel
Politics & Security
Closer Japan-Taiwan Ties Needed for A Free and Open Indo-Pacific
In the two years since President Donald Trump declared his vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, the United [&helli
Politics & Security
What Measures Can Japan, U.S. Take to Defend the Western Pacific Against China’s Aggression?
(Second of Two Parts) Part 1: Common Concerns, Common Mission: Japan, U.S. Defend Western Pacific vs China Aggression
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U.S. Sells Weapons to India. Will Japan, Other Allies Follow Suit?
The induction of eight American-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters by the Indian Air Force in September shows how t
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Japan-Korea Relations Should Overcome History
I first began thinking about writing this commentary six months ago. In the interim, however, Japan-South Korean relat
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Why India Renamed 3 Islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago
In late 2018, the Indian government renamed three of the […]
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Why Not a Joint Ceremony at Sea to Remember the Battle of Okinawa?
Later this week, I will have the honor of attending the memorial ceremony of the Battle of Okinawa, which […]
Politics & Security
Under Modi’s 2nd Term, It’s Time to Take Japan-India Ties to the Next Level
With Narendra Modi having taken over the saddle of the prime minister for a second term, the eyes […]