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Australia-Japan relations

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.

May 25, 2015
Australia-Japan Talk Closer Military Ties at Pacific Meeting
By Helen Clark
The two countries plan to facilitate joint military exercises.

March 07, 2015
Japan Inc.’s Offshore Gamble
By Anthony Fensom
The giants of Japan’s service sector are now looking overseas for opportunity.

January 10, 2015
Majority of Australians Support Neutrality in Hypothetical China-Japan Conflict
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Indian Air Force gets new Su-30s, invading North Korea, Putin and Tea Party conservatives, and more. Links.

September 25, 2014
Japan’s Road Warrior Diplomacy
By Clint Richards
Abe’s unrelenting schedule belies a group of allies eager for Japanese participation.

September 03, 2014
Australia May Buy ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Japanese Subs
By Clint Richards
Although a risky sale in Australia, the benefits may be too great for either side to pass up.

July 09, 2014
Australia and Japan’s ‘Special Relationship'
By Kevin Placek
Abe’s visit looks set to bolster bilateral ties on both the economic and defense fronts.