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Greece, Japan, and Maritime Disputes
June 17, 2022

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.

Is China Escalating Tensions With Japan in the East China Sea?
September 16, 2020

Is China Escalating Tensions With Japan in the East China Sea?

By Mike Mochizuki and Jiaxiu Han
A closer look at the latest developments in the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands dispute.
Japan’s Legal Response in the Gray Zone
August 06, 2020

Japan’s Legal Response in the Gray Zone

By James Kraska
China’s gray zone tactics around the Senkaku Islands are even more dangerous than similar moves in the South China Sea. How is Japan responding?  

Japan Sortieing More Jets During Heightened Senkaku Tensions
July 21, 2020

Japan Sortieing More Jets During Heightened Senkaku Tensions

By Steven Stashwick
Chinese jets, ships, and administrative moves add up to a months-long escalation of the East China Sea dispute.

China and Japan Holding Maritime Talks to Prevent Maritime Clashes
June 15, 2017

China and Japan Holding Maritime Talks to Prevent Maritime Clashes

By Steven Stashwick
Japan wants a “hotline” but China unlikely to moderate its behavior.

The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea
February 24, 2017

The New ‘Normal’ in the East China Sea

By Lyle J. Morris
China and Japan are engaged in a long-term test of wills over disputed waters and territory in the East China Sea.

China Has Much to Gain From the South China Sea Ruling
July 18, 2016

China Has Much to Gain From the South China Sea Ruling

By Mark E. Rosen
The decision regarding Itu Aba allows China to challenge excessive EEZs claimed by Japan, the U.S., France, and others.
Japan's MSDF Will Help Guard Disputed Islands From Chinese Warships
January 14, 2016

Japan's MSDF Will Help Guard Disputed Islands From Chinese Warships

By Mina Pollmann
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force will now respond when Chinese vessels enter the Senkakus' territorial waters.

Japan: China Sent Armed Coast Guard Vessel Near Disputed Islands
December 24, 2015

Japan: China Sent Armed Coast Guard Vessel Near Disputed Islands

By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, China sent an armed vessel into disputed waters near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

China Tests Japan's Resolve Over East China Sea
October 21, 2015

China Tests Japan's Resolve Over East China Sea

By Shannon Tiezzi
The Japan Air Self Defense Force scrambled its jets 117 times against Chinese planes in the third quarter of 2015.

 This is Japan’s Best Strategy to Defeat China at Sea
February 20, 2015

This is Japan’s Best Strategy to Defeat China at Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
In order to win, Japan should give China a dose of its own medicine.
Are Cooler Heads Prevailing in the East China Sea?
June 06, 2014

Are Cooler Heads Prevailing in the East China Sea?

By Clint Richards
China and Japan appear motivated to find common ground after last weekend’s fireworks.

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