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Japan
Could Japan and South Korea Be Hit by 1,000 Missiles?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report provides scenarios of North Korea's future delivery systems capabilities.
Have Aliens Tried to Invade Japan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan's Defense Minister faced unusual questions from a lawmaker this week.
India and Japan Continue to Deepen Their Defense Ties
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is driving Asia's second- and third-biggest military spenders closer.
US Officials Believe North Korea Has SLBMs, Miniaturized Nuclear Devices
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Japan and Australia plan to buy Ospreys, China picks a new diplomat for Pyongyang, and more. Security links.
3 Countries Asked to Bid for Largest-Ever Australian Defense Contract
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A competitive evaluation process will take 10 months to complete.
Japan Hit by Cyberattacks at an Unprecedented Level
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is trying to battle cyber attacks through increased international cooperation.
This is Japan’s Best Strategy to Defeat China at Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In order to win, Japan should give China a dose of its own medicine.
Why the World Needs Reporters: Reflections on Kenji Goto
By Yang Hengjun
Yang Hengjun reflects on the role of reporters -- and the risks they face each day.
Is Germany Still in the Race for Australia’s Biggest Arms Deal of the Century?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Angela Merkel is aggressively pushing for Germany to win a contract to build 12 submarines.
Despite IS Hostage Crisis, PM Abe Brings Japan Closer to Israel
By Franz-Stefan Gady
By forging closer ties with Israel, Shinzo Abe is trying to make Japan geopolitically more relevant.
Asian Geopolitical Trends in 2015
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors kick off 2015 with a discussion of the geopolitical trends to watch in the Asia-Pacific.
Aquino Shows Support for Japan in the South China Sea
By Clint Richards
The Philippines is seeking to indirectly link its territorial problems with Japanese normalization.