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Japan Air Self-Defense Force to Hold Joint Drills With Germany, France, Spain in July
By Takahashi Kosuke
This is the first time that aircraft from the three European countries’ air forces will be deployed to Japan at the same time.
Japan: No Indo-Pacific Order Without International Order
By Jagannath Panda, Julie Yu-Wen Chen, and Richard Ghiasy
Japan smartly places Indo-Pacific order under the aegis of international order, with a much more proactive and coordinative role for itself.
Japan’s Decades-long Diplomatic Transformation
By Keikichi Takahashi
Japan’s post Cold War foreign policy evolution stems from emerging threats abroad and political reforms at home.
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.