In an exclusive interview, Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki talks about his controversial positions and hopes for peaceful islands for the prefecture's residents.
It's not the stars, says the author. To head US Forces Japan, pick an officer who's serious about fighting, give him the right mission, resources and...
Local sensitivities must be weighed against the fact that the US Navy needs access to Japanese ports to mount an effective defense for both Japan and...
On the Osprey crash, what concerns are hype, and why did it take PM Kishida a week to express sympathy for the death of 8 Americans...
Osprey aircraft play a critical role in the defense of Japan. So while investigating the recent crash and halting its deployment we must not neglect deterrence.
The US imagined it would never face a serious enemy again. But trouble in global hotspots calls for a reassessment and for other free nations to...
Tamaki left his Okinawa constituents exposed to toxic spills from his prefectural offices while he was at the UN, ranting about the US bases' chemical waste.
The importance of Okinawa is about deterrence. Demonstrate you're a serious military with lots of partners and an enemy is less likely to try his luck...
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...
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.
A Chinese radar base at Dondra Bay could track US military activity in Diego Garcia and also movements by Indian, Japanese and Australian ships in the...
Finally, the ruling coalition recognizes that, with neighboring countries threatening Japan, acquiring counterstrike capability has long been overdue.