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Japan Coast Guard

December 12, 2019
The Ever-Evolving Importance of Japan’s Coast Guard
By Mina Pollmann
Two recent changes highlight the multifaceted role the JCG will continue to play in Japan’s defenses.

January 24, 2019
How Abe Remade the Japan Coast Guard
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Under Abe, the JCG has evolved into a vehicle for global diplomacy as well as defending Japanese interests.

November 17, 2018
Coast Guards’ Role in the South China Sea
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Far from being a source of conflict, coast guards can help bolster cooperation between states.

July 07, 2018
How Defending Fishing Groups Factors Into Japan’s Naval Development
By Nicole L. Freiner
The Japanese government aims to increase its naval capabilities to address a wide range of threats and risks.

May 11, 2018
Japan: From Gunboat Diplomacy to Coast Guard Diplomacy
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
In postwar Japan, the coast guard has taken a leading role in defending maritime interests.

April 22, 2018
East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Warns Chinese Survey Ship in Exclusive Economic Zone
By Ankit Panda
The incident comes as Japan and China agreed to expedite talks on a East China Sea air and sea communication mechanism.

January 30, 2018
Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercises highlight one aspect of ongoing security cooperation between the two countries.

January 16, 2018
Japan Identifies Chinese Submarine in East China Sea: A Type 093 SSN
By Ankit Panda
The Japanese defense minister says the Chinese submarine spotted near the Senkaku islands was a Type 093 nuclear attack submarine.

January 08, 2018
4 China Coast Guard Vessels Enter Japan-Administered Waters Near Disputed East China Sea Islands
By Ankit Panda
The incident is the first of its kind in 2018.

November 23, 2017
Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight with New Vessels
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo’s capacity-building assistance is part of a broader trend of continued security cooperation in the Duterte era.

September 24, 2017
East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Plans Miyako Island Facility Upgrades
By Ankit Panda
Japan continues to bolster its maritime law enforcement capabilities in the East China Sea.

June 19, 2017
Vietnam, Japan Coast Guards Hold First-Ever South China Sea Drill on Illegal Fishing
By Ankit Panda
The exercise took place near Danang and is the first of its kind.
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