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Japan’s Catch-22 Situation Over US-Ukraine Row
By Takahashi Kosuke
Opposition parties are calling for Japan to join forces with European countries that have expressed solidarity with Ukraine, but PM Ishiba has maintained a neutral stance.
Why Did Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Visit Japan?
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Battsetseg Batmunkh’s visit paves the way for an even bigger event to come: Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s visit to Mongolia this summer.
Japan’s Defense Industry Plays Catch-up
By Sarah Soh
Japan has taken steps to revitalize its flagging defense industry. Much remains to be accomplished before it can reach the goal of building a vibrant domestic defense industrial base.
Japanese Foreign Minister Banned by Russia Over Ukraine Sanctions
By Catherine Putz
Moscow doled out permanent entry bans on Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and eight other top officials and business leaders in retaliation for Japanese sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Japan’s Struggle to Resolve North Korean Abductions
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s decades-long struggle to resolve the abduction issue faces another setback as families oppose the government’s latest strategy of opening new liaison offices.
Chinese Buoy Placed in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone Removed
By TSURUTA Jun
The buoy was an example of repeated Chinese incursions into Japan’s EEZ.
Japan and South Korea in the Age of ‘America First’
By Tunchinmang Langel
Japan and South Korea are at their most fragile political states in decades – just as Trump’s return to the White House disrupts an already-changing global order.
Expanding Mongolia’s Partnership With Japan and South Korea
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Given the current state of international affairs, it’s time to move beyond bilateral ties to explore a trilateral partnership between Ulaanbaatar, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Trump Can Reverse a Biden Foreign Policy Mistake
By Joel S. Wit
The Biden administration’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover bid for U.S. Steel made little sense. Trump has a chance to reverse course.
China Coast Guard Vessels Regularly Enter Territorial Waters of Disputed East China Sea Islands
By Takahashi Kosuke
Each month, the CCG conducts what appears to be a ceremonial intrusion into the territorial waters of the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, which are administered by Japan but claimed by China.
Japan’s #MeToo Movement Takes Center Stage With Controversial ‘Black Box Diaries’ Documentary
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s #MeToo icon Ito Shiori faces backlash from her former legal team in Japan, which has delayed the premiere of her feature length documentary investigating her sexual assault.
Japan, World War II, and the Murayama Statement
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Approaching the 80th anniversary of the war’s end, Tokyo must adopt the right historical perspective.