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collective self defense

June 19, 2017
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.

May 01, 2017
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.

March 04, 2015
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.

October 06, 2014
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.

October 03, 2014
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.

October 02, 2014
Further Headwinds for Abenomics
By Clint Richards
The Japanese economy continues to lose momentum.

October 01, 2014
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.

August 25, 2014
Abe Says He Is ‘Pragmatic’ on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
Public concern shows Abe changing tone before passing new legislation this fall.

August 21, 2014
‘New Nationalism’ in Japan
By Dennis McCornac
A turn toward military normalization threatens Japan position as a peaceful international leader.

August 20, 2014
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.

August 18, 2014
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.

August 14, 2014
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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