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US, Japanese, Philippine Coast Guard Ships Stage Law Enforcement Drills Near South China Sea

US, Japanese, Philippine Coast Guard Ships Stage Law Enforcement Drills Near South China Sea

By Aaron Favila and Joeal Calupitan
Philippine officials say such joint exercises with U.S. forces do not target any country. But Beijing says increased U.S. security deployments in Asia target China and undermine regional stability.

The Ever-Evolving Importance of Japan’s Coast Guard

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.
How Abe Remade the Japan Coast Guard

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.

Coast Guards’ Role in the South China Sea

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.

How Defending Fishing Groups Factors Into Japan’s Naval Development

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Japan: From Gunboat Diplomacy to Coast Guard Diplomacy

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.

East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Warns Chinese Survey Ship in Exclusive Economic Zone

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.
Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills

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.

Japan Identifies Chinese Submarine in East China Sea: A Type 093 SSN

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.

4 China Coast Guard Vessels Enter Japan-Administered Waters Near Disputed East China Sea Islands

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.

Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight with New Vessels

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.
East China Sea: Japan Coast Guard Plans Miyako Island Facility Upgrades

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.

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