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China’s Last-minute Preparations for Trump 2.0
By Muhammad Murad
What is China up to with its diplomatic outreach to U.S. allies Japan and the EU before Trump’s inauguration?
What Next for Japan’s Relations With China?
By KAWASHIMA Shin
And what’s behind the recent flurry of diplomatic initiatives?
Japan ‘Gravely Concerned’ About South China Sea Tensions, FM Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country's partnership with Southeast Asia was "vital for regional peace and stability,”
The US Pivot to Asia Reborn: Old Grand Strategies, New Challenges
By Zane Kheir
United States and Japan are dusting off old geopolitical frameworks for the Pacific not seen since World War II.
Japan, Malaysia Pledge to Strengthen Economic, Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia on his first bilateral state visit since taking office.
Trump 2.0 and Japanese Firms: Assault, Acclimation, and Adaptation
By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard and C. Lawrence Greenwood
While consequential, Trump 1.0 was not as earthshattering for Japanese companies as many feared. It would be a mistake, though, to assume Trump 2.0 will be the same.
Japan Aims to Make Sasebo a Strong Foothold for Amphibious Operations for the Self-Defense Forces
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan aims to bolster capabilities to defend and recapture remote islands, especially in its southwestern Nansei island chain.
Can Ishiba Shigeru Fulfill His New Year’s Resolution?
By Jio Kamata
Japan's prime minister picked out three priorities for 2025. But with a minority government, he may be forced to follow the opposition's preferences.
Looking Back at India-Japan Security Ties in 2024: A Way Forward
By Simran Walia
In 2025, India and Japan will delve deeper into defense and security ties that they diligently strengthened throughout 2024.
Is Japan’s Sudden Pivot to China Naïve?
By Yukari Easton
Japan has little to show for an unprecedented relaxing of its visa program for Chinese nationals.
China Sets Record for Activity Near Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in 2024
By Takahashi Kosuke
The China Coast Guard (CCG) is sending its larger and heavily armed ships near the disputed islands.
Japan Approves 9.4 Percent Increase in Defense Spending for FY2025
By Takahashi Kosuke
For the 11th year in a row, the budget draft set a new record for national defense spending as Japan continues to pursue its Defense Buildup Program.
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