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Japan’s 2 Trillion Yen AI Stimulus
By Shashank S. Patel
Tokyo is poised to roll out a long-awaited stimulus package that will enable Japanese firms to gain global share in the fields of semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
The Tyranny of Distance: What Trump Needs to Know About the Japan-US Alliance
By Takahashi Kosuke
Accusations that Japan is free-riding on U.S. security guarantees overlook the immense strategic and geographical value of U.S. military bases in Japan, including Okinawa and Yokosuka.
Was the Abe-Trump ‘Bromance’ a Real Thing?
By Jio Kamata
There is no doubt that Abe and Trump had a genuine friendship. However, what is often overlooked was how hard Abe worked to make that a reality.
Interview With Japan’s Opposition Leader Noda Yoshihiko
By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
"Moving forward, the ruling and opposition parties must work together to reform and rebuild public trust, aiming for unity."
The China-Japan Travel Visa Spat
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Beijing wants Japan – and only Japan – to offer reciprocity.
Turbulence in Japan’s Power Corridors Amid Trump’s Return
By Titli Basu
Prime Minister Ishiba, operating with a severely dented domestic power base, lacks decisive leadership at a time when Japan can ill afford it.
US East Asian Allies Offer Congratulations to Trump
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have cause to be nervous, given some of Trump’s past actions and statements. But their leaders chose to express optimism in their first public reactions.
Japan Awards MHI $368 Million Contract for Development of the Glide Phase Interceptor
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan and the United States are planning to complete development of the next-generation missile defense system by the 2030s.
What’s Driving North Korea’s Unstoppable Military Buildup?
By Takahashi Kosuke
Facing a security dilemma, the Indo-Pacific region needs dialogue and de-escalation, not further confrontation and escalating tensions.
Will Japan’s Election Mark the End of Abe Diplomacy?
By Hiroaki KATO
Ironically, the opposition parties may have more in common with the late Abe's approach than the LDP's current leader.
A New Era for Australia-Japan Cooperation
By Grant Wyeth
The era of U.S reliance is over. The era of enhanced Australia-Japan cooperation may just be beginning.
How Might Japan’s Hung Parliament Affect Foreign Policy?
By Jio Kamata
Whatever the result of the coalition talks currently underway, the opposition parties have more veto power than they have enjoyed in over a decade.