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J. Berkshire Miller
J. Berkshire Miller is an international affairs professional with significant expertise on security, defense and intelligence issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
He has nearly ten years of work experience on Asia and has held a variety of positions in the private and public sector.
He also currently holds a fellowship with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies Pacific Forum.
He is a regular contributor to several journals, magazines and newspapers on Asia-Pacific security issues.
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July 27, 2018
US-Japan Relations in the Coming Year: Alliance Management and Risk Management
By J. Berkshire Miller
Now is a time for alliance management and shrewd diplomacy from Japan.
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December 01, 2017
Japan’s Increasingly Tough Defense Choices
By J. Berkshire Miller
With the North Korean threat reaching unparalleled levels, Tokyo is facing difficult choices about self-defense.
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February 12, 2016
Avoiding Landmines: Trajectory of the Japan-China Relationship in 2016
By J. Berkshire Miller
Can pragmatism win over antagonism in the Japan-China relationship in 2016?
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March 12, 2015
An Opportunity for Japan-Korea Ties?
By J. Berkshire Miller
Relations at the top remain prickly, but the two countries have a chance to work together on regional development.
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May 13, 2014
The ICJ and the Dokdo/Takeshima Dispute
By J. Berkshire Miller
Referring the dispute to the international court would have complications, but may be the only feasible solution.
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April 04, 2014
Mongolia: More Than Just a Courtesy Call
By J. Berkshire Miller
The significance of US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s visit to Ulan Bator this month should not be overlooked.
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March 18, 2014
Japan’s Strategic Push with Turkey
By J. Berkshire Miller
With few diplomatic openings in East Asia, Tokyo has been busy forging ties with Ankara.
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January 29, 2014
How Will Japan’s New NSC Work?
By J. Berkshire Miller
The National Security Council brings welcome changes, but will it be able to overcome Japanese bureaucracy?
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December 23, 2013
Japan Doubles Down on ASEAN
By J. Berkshire Miller
Tokyo has had a busy year reaching out to ASEAN countries. Will the effort continue in 2014?
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November 29, 2013
Is the China-South Korea Honeymoon Over?
By J. Berkshire Miller
Beijing-Seoul ties had been warming considerably, at Japan’s expense. Will the ADIZ row derail them?
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October 25, 2013
U.S.-Japan-Australia: A Trilateral With Purpose?
The three countries have stepped up their rhetoric. Now they need to match that with action.
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September 26, 2013
Shinzo Abe’s Diplomatic Mission
By J. Berkshire Miller
The Japanese PM makes an overture to the Chinese president at the recent G20 summit. More is needed.
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