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Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 2: The Ongoing Debates

Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 2: The Ongoing Debates

By Pascal Lottaz
Within Japan, there are debates as to how new – and how hawkish – the 2022 National Security Strategy really is.
Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 1: The Historical Context

Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 1: The Historical Context

By Pascal Lottaz
Since the end of World War II, Japan has been struggling to strike the right balance between pacifism and productive security engagement with the world.

Planned Fukushima Water Release Adds a New Wrinkle to Japan-South Korea Ties

Planned Fukushima Water Release Adds a New Wrinkle to Japan-South Korea Ties

By Thisanka Siripala
As Japan prepares to release treated water from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, it battles harsh criticism from South Korea.

The Hiroshima G7 Summit and Japan’s Evolving Security Identity

The Hiroshima G7 Summit and Japan’s Evolving Security Identity

By Yukari Easton
Kishida’s biggest achievement thus far may be showing Japan that sitting out on all conflicts is perhaps no longer an option.

World Leaders Land in Hiroshima for G7 Meeting, With Ukraine War High on Agenda

World Leaders Land in Hiroshima for G7 Meeting, With Ukraine War High on Agenda

By Adam Schreck
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio kicked off his summit diplomacy by meeting with leaders from the U.S. and U.K.
Japan: New Lord of the Subsea?

Japan: New Lord of the Subsea?

By Geoffrey F. Gresh and Hotaka Nakamura
As threats to the global web of subsea fiber-optic cables become more prominent, Japan has an opportunity to become a leader in submarine cable laying, repair, and security.

G7 Summit 2023: Scrutinizing the Guest List

G7 Summit 2023: Scrutinizing the Guest List

By Srabani Roy Choudhury
Japan’s choice of guests is aimed at furthering its Global South agenda, denuclearization, and efforts to curb and counter China.
Kishida’s African Diplomacy

Kishida’s African Diplomacy

By ENDO Mitsugi
The Japanese prime minister has been laying the groundwork for the G-7 Hiroshima Summit.

Why Won’t Japan Apologize in a Way That Satisfies South Korea?

Why Won’t Japan Apologize in a Way That Satisfies South Korea?

By Jio Kamata
Again and again, Japanese prime ministers have hesitated to go against the powerful conservative faction to offer a direct apology for Japan's colonial period.

Momentum Building in the Japan-South Korea Partnership 

Momentum Building in the Japan-South Korea Partnership 

By Kyoko Imai
Asia’s two leading democracies have no choice but to put their historical differences aside. That’s clear from recent engagement between Kishida and Yoon. 

Managing the G7 Hiroshima Summit

Managing the G7 Hiroshima Summit

By KAWASHIMA Shin
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio faces a challenging task.
Ahead of G7 Summit, Japan Reaches out to Global South

Ahead of G7 Summit, Japan Reaches out to Global South

By Joseph Rozen
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida is pursuing deeper cooperation with the developing world even while prepping to host a summit of advanced economies.

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