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Australia-Japan relations

November 25, 2019
Japan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties
By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo and Canberra now see each other as their most important -- and most reliable -- security partner after their respective alliances with the United States.

July 03, 2019
Australia Unhappy About Japan’s Return to Whaling
By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo’s resumption of commercial whaling operations highlights a consistent point of tension with whale-loving Canberra.

January 23, 2018
Japan, Australia Step Up Defense Cooperation
By Thisanka Siripala
The two countries share similar regional visions on security and trade issues.

January 02, 2018
Will Australia and Japan Finally Conclude a Visiting Forces Agreement?
By Grant Wyeth
Discussions on a VFA have been taking place since 2014; the two sides are expected to sign the agreement soon.

January 18, 2017
Why the New Japan-Australia Military Pact Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the signing of a new defense pact.

September 30, 2016
What Should Australia Be Doing in the East China Sea?
By Nick Derewlany
Australia, with close ties to both China and Japan, should help encourage responsible diplomacy.

April 30, 2016
Australia-Japan Defense Ties Are Deeper Than a Sunken Submarine Bid
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the outcome is a missed opportunity, it’s worth remembering that bilateral ties are much more than a single deal.

April 26, 2016
Vive La France: DCNS to Build Aussie Submarines
By Helen Clark
A long process finally comes to an end.

December 03, 2015
Whales Again a Diplomatic Issue for Australia-Japan Relations?
By Helen Clark
Australia is once again at odds with Japan over whaling in the Southern Ocean

November 21, 2015
Australia and Japan: The Unknown Unknowns
By Mark Thomson
Australia's submarine decision has significant implications for its strategic relationship with Japan.

November 19, 2015
How Will Australia Choose Its Next Submarine Builder?
By Mina Pollmann
As France, Germany, and Japan promote their bids, a look at Australia's wishlist for its next submarine class.

July 31, 2015
Japan and Asia: Dances with the Dragon
By Yo-Jung Chen
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s regional diplomacy has been dominated by Japan’s past and China’s future.
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