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Reviewing Obama’s Trip to Asia
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Jonathan Pollack, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about Obama’s goals for the trip, and the major events at each of his stops.
US, Japan to Boost ASEAN Maritime Security
By Scott Cheney-Peters
Hidden in the U.S.-Japan joint statement was a pledge to help Southeast Asia enhance its maritime surveillance.
Justin Bieber Visits Japan’s Yasukuni War Shrine
By Zachary Keck
The pop star’s visit was highly controversial and won him criticism from China’s Foreign Ministry.
Can Obama Save the Asia Pivot?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
Our U.S. Editors discuss President Obama’s upcoming trip to Asia and potentially stabilizing developments in Asia.
China and Japan Seek Detente?
By Zachary Keck
All signs suggest that China and Japan are quietly trying to improve ties.
Japan Orders Military to Shoot Down North Korean Missiles
By Zachary Keck
Japan's decision to shoot down North Korean missiles comes as Pyongyang readies its fourth nuclear test.
China, US, Japan React to Philippines' UNCLOS Case
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, reactions to Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and Chinese views of Malaysia after Flight 370. Friday China links.
Japan Will Reactivate Nuclear Plants
By Ankit Panda
The Abe administration is attempting to restart several of Japan's nuclear reactors.
US Swears Asia Pivot Isn't Dead
By Zachary Keck
Ahead of his fourth trip to the region, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the US remains committed to the rebalance.
Interview With David Pilling
By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat's Justin McDonnell spoke with the Financial Times Asia Editor David Pilling.
Germany Rebukes China’s Anti-Japan PR Campaign
By Zachary Keck
Berlin strongly rebuffed Beijing’s efforts to use Germany’s wartime past to shame Japan during Xi’s trip to Germany.
Amid Ukraine Crisis, Russia Pursues Energy Deals With Asia
By Zachary Keck
Igor Sechin, CEO of Rosneft, is on a tour of Japan, India, South Korea and Vietnam.