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From Follower to Leader: Japan’s Emergence as a Fully-Fledged Regional Security Actor
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Not only has Japan become an indispensable ally for the U.S. in contingency planning, but Tokyo is also no longer relying solely on the United States to deter China.
Toyota Shareholders Reject Proposal Demanding Better Performance on Climate Change
By Yuri Kageyama
Toyota's chairman, Akio Toyoda, and other company officials defended their green record.
Will Asia Follow the EU Artificial Intelligence Act or Forge Its Own Path?
By Adam Au
Europe’s data protection regime helped set global standards, but on AI, Asian governments are largely taking a wait-and-see approach.
Japan’s 2023 Development Cooperation Charter: The Aid-Security Nexus
By James Kaizuka
Tokyo’s new blueprint for development assistance expands the role of one of Japan’s greatest national strengths into the realm of geostrategy, building on the philosophy of former PM Abe Shinzo.
Japan’s Lower House Passes Bill to Promote LGBTQ Awareness, But Not Guarantee Rights
By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan is the only member of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations that does not have LGTBQ legal protections.
What’s Next After the Hiroshima G7 Summit?
By IWAMA Yoko
As the grouping moves toward an Indo-Pacific worldview, Japan can play a crucial role in this difficult period of transition.
Where Does Japan Fit Into South Korea’s New Indo-Pacific Strategy?
By Shu Fukuya
Establishing a strategic relationship has become an urgent task to address threats to the stability of the Indo-Pacific region, but significant obstacles remain.
The Fukushima Wastewater ‘Discharge’: What’s in a Name?
By Maxime Polleri
Japan is very carefully shaping the narrative around its release of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean.
Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 3: The View From Japan’s Neighbors
By Pascal Lottaz
What does Japan's changing security policy mean for South Korea, Taiwan, and China?
How the Silent Majority in Japan Is Hindering Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage
By Jio Kamata
Polls consistently show a majority of Japanese favor same-sex marriage – but not enough to apply political pressure. Opponents, however, are vocal.
Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 2: The Ongoing Debates
By Pascal Lottaz
Within Japan, there are debates as to how new – and how hawkish – the 2022 National Security Strategy really is.
Japan Awards Kawasaki Heavy Industries $243 Million Contract for Homegrown Version of Tomahawk Missile
By Takahashi Kosuke
Both KHI and MHI received major contracts to develop standoff missiles, part of Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities.