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Mina Pollmann

Mina Pollmann is an associate political scientist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation.

Mina Pollmann is an associate political scientist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science from MIT, and her BS in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Her research interests focus on Japan’s security and diplomacy, the U.S.-Japan alliance, U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific, alliance politics, the domestic and local politics of alliance management, and security cooperation.

Posts by Mina Pollmann
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April 29, 2015

Abe's Visit Marks 'New Era' for US-Japan Alliance

By Mina Pollmann
A joint statement released with Obama and Abe's meeting reveals the focus of the alliance moving forward.
April 28, 2015

Japan, US Talk Okinawa, South China Sea at Ministers' Meeting

By Mina Pollmann
A 2+2 meeting in New York set the stage for Japanese PM Abe's visit to the U.S. What issues were on the agenda?

April 28, 2015

Will Congress Kill the 'Rebalance to Asia'?

By Mina Pollmann
As Abe heads to the US, Congress remains a potential stumbling block for TPP negotiations.

April 27, 2015

Who Landed a Radioactive Drone on Shinzo Abe's Roof?

By Mina Pollmann
A man claims he landed the drone on Abe's office roof to protest plans to restart nuclear power plants.

April 21, 2015

Japan's Increasingly Uncertain Security Environment

By Mina Pollmann
Japan's defense reforms are motivated by perceived security threats in the region.
April 21, 2015

US-Japan-Australia Security Cooperation: Beyond Containment

By Mina Pollmann
Contrary to popular belief, the trilateral security cooperation isn't all about keeping China in check.

April 10, 2015

US, Japan Talk Okinawa, Defense Guidelines During Carter's Visit

By Mina Pollmann
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter made his first trip to Tokyo this week.
April 08, 2015

Why Japan's Textbook Controversy Is Getting Worse

By Mina Pollmann
Both international and domestic factors are feeding Japan's history textbook "war" with South Korea.

April 02, 2015

Can the US Nudge Japan and South Korea Closer Together?

By Mina Pollmann
The U.S. is pushing for more cooperation between its allies. Are those efforts bearing fruit?

April 01, 2015

Japan's Tangled Ties With Russia

By Mina Pollmann
Japan's relationship with Russia will remain stalled as long as the Ukraine crisis continues.

March 31, 2015

Okinawa Pushes Back Against US Base Relocation

By Mina Pollmann
Trouble in Okinawa could have serious repercussions for the Japan-U.S. alliance.
March 30, 2015

Japan's Argument for Collective Self-Defense

By Mina Pollmann
LDP official Masahiko Komura makes the case for collective self-defense after meeting with US Defense Secretary Carter.

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