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The US and Japan’s Mission to Push Next Generation Nuclear Power
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan ramps up the joint nuclear power agenda with the U.S. and Philippines, with an eye to deterring regional conflict.
Kishida’s US Visit Highlights Japan’s Growing Role as a Security Provider
By Yann Messager
Current industrial and policy evolutions in Japan are at a crucial but wavering intersection for Tokyo’s role as a guarantor of stability in the region at large.
Indians in Japan: Work, Life, and Racism
By Aniket Singh Chauhan
A 2022 survey revealed that nearly 63 percent of surveyed foreigners in Japan were racially profiled and stopped by the police multiple times.
The Road to the First Japan-Philippines-US Trilateral Summit
By Mico A. Galang
The road to the historic meeting was paved by the growing security cooperation between and among the three countries.
Japan and Great Power Competition in the Pacific
By YATSUZUKA Masaaki
New developments in Japanese security involvement in Pacific Island countries.
History’s Shadow on Japanese Prime Minister’s US Visit
By Patrick Regan and Mindy Kotler Smith
This week’s Japan-Philippines-U.S. trilateral summit comes alongside the 82nd anniversary of the Bataan Death March.
Japan Investigates Alleged Chinese Drone Footage of JS Izumo
By Takahashi Kosuke
Multiple photos of the Yokosuka-based USS Ronald Reagan were also allegedly taken by a Chinese drone. The authenticity of the footage hasn’t been determined yet.
Sustained and Strategic Investments Needed for US-Japan Collaboration
By Susan Berresford and Kazuyo Kato
Japan may not be an immediate problem for the U.S., but our relationship will become a problem if we do not invest in it and the professionals required to foster future cooperation.
What’s Missing From Japan’s Defense Buildup?
By Joseph Ross
Tokyo wants long-range strike assets, but these demand the support of a robust intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance architecture.
What’s Next for Japan’s Economy After Monetary Policy Shift?
By Hans Horan
Japan’s monetary policy shift, ending its experiment with negative interest rates, is unlikely to yield the expected results amid China’s economic stagnation.
Prabowo Pledges Closer Ties With Japan Following China Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
The Indonesian president-elect's back-to-back visits to China and Japan point to a continuation of his predecessor's pragmatic foreign policy.
Philippines to Hold Joint Maritime Patrols With US, Japan
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement of the joint South China Sea maneuvers is expected to be announced at a trilateral summit between the three nations next week.