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
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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
Politics & Security
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
Special Reports
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
Special Reports
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 […]
Politics & Security
ASEAN Centrality: Caught in the Trap of China’s Regionalism
The future of regionalism in the larger Indo-Pacific continues to be uncertain. This is because the region expects Chi
Politics & Security
China Invests in Africa As Grand Foundation for Its Belt-and-Road Master Plan
The China-in-Africa story is intriguing for its complex dubiety. Surging domestic growth goaded China’s rising dem
Politics & Security
Japan’s National Security Should Prevail over Politics in Okinawa
Denny Tamaki was pronounced as the new governor of Okinawa after a divisive campaign that remained singularly [&he
Special Reports
The Next Generation of Japanese Has to Learn About the Indo-Pacific
In Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s address to the73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, he
Politics & Security
China Will Be Largest Military Spender in Asia-Pacific in 10 Years: Should We Worry?
By Monika Chansoria Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a pitch for normalizing the Sino-Japanese relationsh