The failure of the US Marine Corps to respond to recent crises is inexcusable. The Marines are supposed to be "most ready when the nation is...
"Ghosts in the Neighborhood" has its issues. But the primary argument is well made: in postwar reconciliation, apology is not the most important factor.
The US military must take responsibility for its troops and the children born from sexual relations in Japan. Tokyo must also represent its citizens better.
Retired US Marine Colonel Grant Newsham takes on key questions about Japan's national defense: How far has it come, what needs improving, and why?
Despite the RIC Trilateral, India is committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific and is an important partner to Japan as a democratic counterweight to China.
Xi Jinping's provocative statements and war preparedness efforts such as the opening of recruitment centers in China all indicate escalating belligerence.
The CCP amended the constitution allowing Xi Jinping to hold power forever because he promised he would reclaim Taiwan. Here are 3 views on his options.
In order to counter China's hegemony, a multiple encirclement by the democratic countries is being formed. But is France in it, or out?
For the sake of regional peace and stability, a regional security structure like AUKUS is urgently needed to counter China's hegemonic influences.
Only a minute's walk from Jinbocho Station in Tokyo is a monument of a catcher's hand, commemorating the start of baseball in Japan.
Newsham's provocative thesis spells out the dangers of America's unwillingness to confront China and offers reasons and opportunity to change course. Will it?
Edited by a former JICA president, the expert-infused book offers a thought-provoking recommendation for Japan and the world: a Western Pacific Union.