Books
BOOK REVIEW | ‘China, Japan, and Senkaku Islands: Conflict in the East China Sea Amid an American Shadow’ by Monika Chansoria
China has a long history of distorting its own long history. While civilizations everywhere bend the historical narra
Politics & Security
Japan Must Be Prepared for a Crisis Looming Large in the Western Pacific
A couple of potential crises have been evolving in the Western Pacific region simultaneously since early 2018. These e
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When the World Wasn’t Looking, China Built the ‘Perfect Dictatorship’
China, which in 2018 celebrated the 40th anniversary of the “reform and opening up” program launched by Deng Xiaoping,
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EDITORIAL | South Korea Must Apologize for Locking Radar on Japan’s Self-Defense Force Aircraft
The South Korean government should waste no time in honestly admitting its error and offering an apology to Japan [&he
Books
[JAPAN LIBRARY] The Territory of Japan: Its History and Legal Basis
Presented by Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture (JPIC) Examining territorial changes reveals the natur
Politics & Security
INTERVIEW | Randall Schriver: ‘Not Much Distinction’ Between China’s Navy and Militia Fishing Boats
Randall Shriver, United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, recently spo
Politics & Security
How China Pressures Japan to Stay Pacifist
The long duration of Japan’s pacifism in the face of increasing belligerence from China is not only […]
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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
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Shinzo Abe in China: Risky Move or Well-Thought-Out Strategy?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced bilateral relations with China are “shifting from competition to collaboration
Economy & Tech
Japan-China Currency Swap Deal Undermines Trust Between Japanese, U.S. Leaders
Shinzo Abe, the first Japanese prime minister to make a state visit to China in seven years, […]
Politics & Security
How Can Japan and India Boost Defense, Economic Ties?
The upcoming visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Japan on October 28-29, 2018 for the 13th India-Japan Annual [&h
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL: Japan Should Align with U.S. Policy vs China’s Aggression
We welcome the Trump administration’s recent comments denouncing China’s aggressive meddling in democracies and its he