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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to Provide Ukraine With 100 Transport Vehicles
By Takahashi Kosuke
The ruling LDP is striving to ease weapon export rules, with Ukraine in mind, but faces pushback from its junior coalition partner.
The Hiroshima G7 Summit and Japan’s Evolving Security Identity
By Yukari Easton
Kishida’s biggest achievement thus far may be showing Japan that sitting out on all conflicts is perhaps no longer an option.
Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military Alliance
By Cristian Martini Grimaldi
Even while Tokyo moves to bolster its defense capabilities, residents of Okinawa continue to protest the militarization of their homeland.
Instead of Sydney, Quad Gathers in Hiroshima
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
With U.S. domestic politics calling President Biden home early, the Quad capitalized on their visits to Hiroshima for the G-7 to meet on May 20.
The Possibilities for Quad Cooperation in Space
By Adriana Reinecke and Mizumi Fujita Dutcher
With enhanced space cooperation, Quad members would share information obtained by satellites for the purpose of earth observation and disaster mitigation.
Why Does the G7 Need India?
By Niranjan Marjani
Engaging with India is imperative for the G-7.
This Week in Asia: May 19, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
World Leaders Land in Hiroshima for G7 Meeting, With Ukraine War High on Agenda
By Adam Schreck
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio kicked off his summit diplomacy by meeting with leaders from the U.S. and U.K.
Japan: New Lord of the Subsea?
By Geoffrey F. Gresh and Hotaka Nakamura
As threats to the global web of subsea fiber-optic cables become more prominent, Japan has an opportunity to become a leader in submarine cable laying, repair, and security.
How Japanese Civilians Are Supporting Ukraine
By Jon Letman
As the need for humanitarian aid grew, Japanese citizens continued to send Bogdan Parkhomenko – a Ukrainian with strong ties to Japan – goods and money, asking him to share with those in need.
G7 Summit 2023: Scrutinizing the Guest List
By Srabani Roy Choudhury
Japan’s choice of guests is aimed at furthering its Global South agenda, denuclearization, and efforts to curb and counter China.
Tokyo Issues New Crisis Guideline for the Japan Coast Guard
By TSURUTA Jun
The “control guideline” aims to make clear what is to happen if Japan comes under armed attack.