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Mitsubishi and BAE break new ground in the new ASDF jet fighter program as Japan diversifies its defense partnerships.
The Week is a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of views from Japan on international relations, culture, and even Shintaro Ishihara’s obsession...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “shakes the foundation of the world order. It is unacceptable, and we strongly condemn it” ーPrime Minister Fumio Kishida.
If it takes Taiwan, the PRC would effectively outflank Japanese defenses and be positioned to dominate and seize Japanese maritime and island territory.
The joint statement made the right noises about North Korea’s destabilizing missile launches, but the fact remains that the Quad does not possess any military muscle.
Whatever comes up next, with the PRC it won’t stop at Taiwan. Will Japan and the United States show their resolve by standing up to China?
The Prime Minister insists the Japanese abductees must be returned. His democratic credentials make him a key figure in global politics.
Yokota Takuya and Iizuka Koichiro bring new energy and deep resolve for realizing the return of the Japanese abducted by North Korea.
We cannot compromise our principles for the sake of cooperation. Effectively deterring China relies on collaboration with allies and other friendly countries.
Japan’s exclusion from the grouping is particularly startling considering that it is a key U.S. treaty ally and aligns with all three members on several points,...
The most important takeaway from this in-person Quad meeting is that the top leaders got to meet each personally in a common forum and take the...
