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Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos

Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos

By Sebastian Strangio
The trilateral summit, which will be held in Washington on April 11, comes at a time of increasing tension in the western Pacific.

No, Japan Will Not Defend Taiwan

No, Japan Will Not Defend Taiwan

By Zhuoran Li
Whatever the Kishida administration might want, there are still strong domestic constraints to the country taking part in any conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
After Months of Talks, Japan’s Ruling Coalition Agrees to Allow the Sale of Its Next-Gen Fighter Jets

After Months of Talks, Japan’s Ruling Coalition Agrees to Allow the Sale of Its Next-Gen Fighter Jets

By Takahashi Kosuke
The LDP was able to convince its traditionally pacifist partner, Komeito, to okay yet another loosening of defense export rules. 

US and Japanese Forces to Resume Osprey Flights in Japan Following Fatal Crash

US and Japanese Forces to Resume Osprey Flights in Japan Following Fatal Crash

By Mari Yamaguchi
The Osprey aircraft has had a troubled history, including the November crash that killed 8 U.S. troops in Japan.

Understanding the Paradox of Japan’s Economy

Understanding the Paradox of Japan’s Economy

By Zhihai XIE
Even while Japan loses ground relative to other advanced economies, its stock market is soaring.

IAEA Chief Reassures Residents That Treated Wastewater Discharge at Fukushima Nuclear Plant Is Safe

IAEA Chief Reassures Residents That Treated Wastewater Discharge at Fukushima Nuclear Plant Is Safe

By Mari Yamaguchi
The discharges have been opposed by fishing groups and neighboring countries including China, which banned all imports of Japanese seafood immediately after the release began.

North Korea: Kim Jong Un and Kim Yo Jong’s First Messages to Japan

North Korea: Kim Jong Un and Kim Yo Jong’s First Messages to Japan

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
What does the North Korean leadership have in mind?
Japan’s Nuclear Energy Policy Disaster

Japan’s Nuclear Energy Policy Disaster

By Florentine Koppenborg
The yawning gap between vision and policy reality jeopardizes Japan’s important energy security goals and efforts to decarbonize the energy supply.

India Looks to Step Up Security and Economic Cooperation With Japan, South Korea

India Looks to Step Up Security and Economic Cooperation With Japan, South Korea

By Mari Yamaguchi
Jaishankar’s trip to East Asia touched on similar themes in both Seoul and Tokyo.

Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate

Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate

By Takahashi Kosuke
The JMSDF chief praised the move as “a sign of the high trust and evaluation” of Japanese defense equipment.

Avoiding a US-Japan Rift Over Steel

Avoiding a US-Japan Rift Over Steel

By Richard Katz
Is a deal between Nippon Steel and United Steelworkers in the offing?
Japan’s Ruling Party Wants to Export Its Next-Generation Fighter. The Public Is Reluctant. 

Japan’s Ruling Party Wants to Export Its Next-Generation Fighter. The Public Is Reluctant. 

By Jio Kamata
The LDP's coalition partner is opposed to allowing exports of the co-produced fighters, citing public resistance to the idea.

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