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collective self defense
South China Sea: Japan's Izumo Helicopter Carrier Conducts Drill With US Navy Carrier
By Ankit Panda
The Izumo additionally escorted U.S. Navy vessels in the South China Sea.
Japan's Izumo Helicopter Carrier to Escort US Navy Supply Ship
By Ankit Panda
The JS Izumo will have its first deployment alongside a U.S. Navy vessel outside of exercises.
To Shoot or Not to Shoot?: Japanese Legislators Debate SDF Weapons Use
By Ankit Panda
Japanese lawmakers in the ruling coalition are debating the merits of allowing greater weapons use by the Japanese military.
The Coming Overhaul in US-Japan Defense Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
U.S. and Japanese officials will release a report Wednesday outlining new guidelines for bilateral defense cooperation.
Which Security Gains Will Japan Enshrine This Year?
By Clint Richards
Despite an absence of legislation, Abe will be making two key security moves this fall.
Further Headwinds for Abenomics
By Clint Richards
The Japanese economy continues to lose momentum.
Japan Eerily Silent on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
Abe is focusing on the economy this Diet session in order to lay the groundwork for next spring.
Abe Says He Is ‘Pragmatic’ on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
Public concern shows Abe changing tone before passing new legislation this fall.
‘New Nationalism’ in Japan
By Dennis McCornac
A turn toward military normalization threatens Japan position as a peaceful international leader.
Japan’s Military Trade Set to Increase
By Clint Richards
Larger trade, investment in R&D, and military training point toward a shrinking timeframe for normalization.
The New Face of Japan’s Leadership
By Clint Richards
A Cabinet of new ministers could make holding course difficult on Abe’s flagship policies.
Abe: A Shrewd Cabinet Shuffle?
By Clint Richards
While maintaining course on policy, Abe is attempting to retain power and possibly deflect public dissatisfaction.
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