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Japan Awards Contract to Shipbuilder JMU for 12 New Offshore Patrol Vessels
By Kosuke Takahashi
The new ships are supposed to be both more capable and more automated than current vessels.
Ardern-Kishida Meeting: Stepping up the New Zealand-Japan Strategic Partnership
By Tadashi Iwami
The New Zealand prime minister's visit to Japan was a strategic move to reconnect with a close partner to deal with expanding security issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Disappointment of the Quad Vaccine Partnership
By Sarosh Nagar and Sergio Imparato
Over one year after it was announced, the Quad Vaccine Partnership has underperformed expectations.
How the War in Ukraine Could Change Japan’s Refugee Policies
By Jakob Ranglin Grissler
The case of the Ukrainian refugees, who do not fall into the traditional definition of refugees, could add momentum to efforts to overhaul Japan’s refugee and immigration policies.
Japan Pushes for Stronger Cooperation to Counter China at G7
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan's prime minister stressed that Russia and China pose similar threats to the rules-based international order.
Same-Sex Marriage Ban Continues in Japan
By Airin Ri
A ruling by the Osaka district court reflects the same outdated rhetoric as the conservative government.
JICA’s VP on TICAD8 and Japan’s Approach to Africa
By Raphael Obonyo
“Now is the time that we, as an international community, must come together to help Africa build back better from COVID-19 as well as the Ukraine crisis.”
Japan’s PM Kishida Faces a Crucial National Election
By Purnendra Jain and Takeshi Kobayashi
Amid economic turmoil, how will Japan’s ruling bloc fare in upper house polls on July 10?
Japan’s MHI Launches 5th Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF
By Kosuke Takahashi
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is pursuing more compact ships to counter China and Russia in the East China Sea and broader Indo-Pacific.
The Struggles of the Nippon Ishin no Kai
By Jio Kamata
The center-right populist party saw marked success in last year's election, but its support base remains limited at the national level.
Japan Top Court: Government Not Responsible for Fukushima Disaster
By Mari Yamaguchi
The four-judge bench said the government cannot be held liable because the damage from a massive tsunami that hit the plant could not have been prevented.
Greece, Japan, and Maritime Disputes
By Georgios Zacharias
As Greece’s maritime dispute with Turkey heats up, Athens is finding more and more common ground with Tokyo.