The National Security Strategy cautions that China presents the most consequential and systemic challenge to the US and the free and open international system.
Regional democracies are increasing cooperative exercises on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief as initiatives to further stability and security.
Robust Japan-Australia ties in a wide range of areas, including military affairs, will play a significant role in securing regional peace and stability.
China looms larger than ever before in a wide range of regional security topics that prime ministers Kishida and Albanese will discuss.
Kishida's remarks at the State Funeral were meaningful and showed his determination to do what he believes is right, even if national opinion is divided.
Shinzo Abe leaves behind a rich legacy of policy, quiet, effective leadership, and a “normalizing” Japan that has left the traumas of the 20th century behind.
Traditionally wary of China, the role of Russia ー a close military partner of India but at the same time, increasingly close to China ー remains...
The late Shinzo Abe’s long connection with India and support from all sides of the political spectrum leaves the relationship growing in a good direction.
Looking to the US, strategists have largely overlooked the foresight and foundational role that Japan has played, starting with Shinzo Abe.
The former Japanese prime minister was a rare leader with a global perspective on foreign policy, explains former US Marine Corps colonel Grant Newsham.
Abe’s diplomacy was firmly rooted in clearly expressed ideals for which he won increasing international understanding through concrete actions.
Abe had a strategic vision for Japan, recognizing that it could no longer sit quietly, writing the occasional check, while events unfolded around it.