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Japan as a Bridge Between ASEAN and the OECD
By SUKEGAWA Seiya
Indonesia and Thailand seek OECD membership. Japan can help.
The Challenge of Regulating Japan’s Deep-sea Mining Experiment
By Alison McCook
As Japan gears up to mine its extended continental shelf, serious questions remain about whether international regulators will be ready.
Japan’s Rush to Play Cyber Defense Catchup
By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese government plans to introduce “preemptive” cyber defense as Japanese companies face successive cyber attacks.
Turkish Naval Corvette TCG Kinaliada Visits Japan to Commemorate 100 Years of Diplomatic Ties
By Takahashi Kosuke
The Turkish warship’s visit also marks the 134th anniversary of the tragic voyage of the Ottoman frigate Ertuğrul, which sank off the coast of Japan in 1890.
The Missed Opportunity of Japan’s Kishida Fumio
By Jio Kamata
The Japanese leader missed his chance to hold a snap election and cement his power. Now his leadership of both party and country is in jeopardy.
How Will India-Japan Relations Evolve Under Modi 3.0?
By Simran Walia
Three interrelated pillars – personal diplomacy, shared values, and strategic convergence – are at the center of the deepening relationship.
Japan’s Birth Rate Falls to a Record Low as the Number of Marriages Also Drops
By Mari Yamaguchi
For the eighth straight year, Japan’s birth rate hit a new low, in what the government called a “critical situation.”
Japan Confirms Chinese Military Drone Flew off the Japanese Coast
By Takahashi Kosuke
For the first time, Japan’s Defense Ministry confirmed that a Chinese military reconnaissance and attack drone had flown off the coast of Amami Oshima, Kagoshima.
The Other Half of ‘Chip 4’: Japan and South Korea’s Different Paths to De-risking
By Charles Mok
As Japan's semiconductor revival is firing on all cylinders, South Korea must move past its dependence on China to find its groove again.
Japan, China, South Korea Trilateral Summit Was a Missed Opportunity
By Thisanka Siripala
The three leaders touched base on economic cooperation and trade revitalization, with an eye on reducing regional friction.
What Is Holding Back France-Japan Cooperation?
By Guibourg Delamotte
The many shared interests between France and Japan should allow them to be very close partners, yet they are not. Why?
Semiconductor Agreement at Japan-US Summit
By SUZUKI Kazuto
The two countries move forward with cooperation, despite some diverging interests.