Politics & Security
[Speaking Out] Kim Jong Un Calls for Self-reliance to Break Through International Sanctions
North Korea held a plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the Korean Workers’ Party (KWP) from December 28-31. [&
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7 Things U.S. Allies Should Understand About the Military Strike on Iran
The United States drone attack on the Baghdad airport that killed Iranian General Qassem Suleimani was a necessary act
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INTERVIEW | Jim Auer: Japan-U.S. ‘Extremely Important’ for Asia-Pacific Security
Dr. James (Jim) Auer, a keen observer of United States-Japan and the Northeast Asia security environment for over [&
Special Reports
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 […]
Special Reports
Fuji TV Exclusive: How An Aspiring Vietnamese Actress Became One of Kim Jong Nam’s Assassins
On February 13, 2017, a crime shocked the world. Kim Jong Nam, the oldest brother of the supreme leader […]
Special Reports
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
Japan’s Defense Against the North? South Korea’s Actions Contradict Its Claim
Remarks made by South Korean President Moon Jae In during a TV appearance in November concerning the theory of [&helli
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Intelligence Reforms: Time for a Japanese James Bond
In Ian Fleming’s novel You Only Live Twice, the Japanese Secret Service is a formidable organization. Directed by [&
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EDITORIAL | It’s Time to Put Japan-U.S.-South Korea Cooperation on a Firmer Footing
On November 22, South Korea officially notified Japan that it was holding off on the termination of the General [&hell
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India, Japan and France: Will the Indo-Pacific Bring Them Together?
When Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh took formal delivery of the maiden French-made Rafale fighter jet in France
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U.S. Says ‘Fallback Options Don’t Count,’ Urges Seoul to Restore Intelligence Pact with Tokyo
David R. Stilwell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State East Asian and Pacific Affairs, stressed the importance of open c
Politics & Security
Bolton Had to Go Because Trump Didn’t Understand the Libyan Model for North Korea
John Bolton has left his position as national security adviser in Donald Trump’s administration. His presence in the a