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The Growing China-North Korea-Russia Axis and South Korea’s Response
By Abhishek Sharma
The realignment currently taking place between China, North Korea, and Russia will have serious implications globally, but especially for South Korea.
Japan Will Get Its Tomahawk Missiles a Year Early
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan’s defense minister said Tokyo would accelerate the purchase of the stand-off cruise missiles “in light of the increasingly severe security environment.”
Weathering The Storm: China’s Latest Maritime Challenge Against Japan
By Andrew Orchard
An overview of China’s recent deployment of an oceanographic/weather buoy inside the Japanese exclusive economic zone and Japan’s response.
Japan Announces Economic Stimulus to Combat Cost of Living Crisis
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s escalating consumer inflation is compounded by stagnant wages and a sliding yen.
Japan’s New Cabinet Has a Record Number of Women. So What?
By Soyoung Kim
A “record” of five women out of 19 ministers, most from political dynasties, is hardly something to celebrate.
Japan Deepens Defense Ties With Bangladesh
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
Japan recently announced that Bangladesh is among four countries that have been selected to receive Official Security Assistance.
East Asian Tensions and the Lessons From Hanoi
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Vietnamese diplomacy offers some useful reminders for key actors in a troubled region.
Japan’s Defense Industry Is Hindered by Self-Imposed Constraints
By Hiroshi Sazanami
It’s been nearly a decade since Japan widened the scope for arms exports, but there is little to show for the policy change.
What’s Keeping the USS Ronald Reagan in Yokosuka?
By Takahashi Kosuke
The U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has missed a scheduled departure date for the seventh time in a row. What’s going on?
Japan’s Hydrogen Rush in Australia
By Daisuke Akimoto
Hydrogen resources in Australia are indispensable for Japan’s decarbonization strategy, and Japanese businesses are racing to enter the market.
Does Japan’s Kishida Fumio Deserve the ‘Profiles in Courage’ Award?
By Jio Kamata
So far, South Korea's President Yoon has been more proactive in advancing the relationship – and more willing to tolerate political risks at home.
Japan’s Top J-pop Agency Battles Fallout From Sex Abuse Scandal
By Thisanka Siripala
The country's most prestigious talent agency is in damage control amid growing public outrage over sexual abuse.