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Assessing Japan’s New Defense Policy Bills
By Robert Dujarric
Forget the hype, there is much less to the proposed new legislation than meets the eye.
Australia-Japan Talk Closer Military Ties at Pacific Meeting
By Helen Clark
The two countries plan to facilitate joint military exercises.
The Japanese Defense Reform No One Is Talking About
By Yuki Tatsumi
Don't overlook Japan's "unspoken” defense reform agenda: defense acquisition.
The Domestic Hurdles for Japan's Defense Reforms
By Mina Pollmann
With Abe's U.S. visit over, the next task is getting the domestic security reforms he promised while in Washington.
A Closer Look at the New US-Japan Defense Guidelines
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Japanese MOFA press secretary Yasuhisa Kawamura about what the guidelines really mean.
Hope and History: Shinzo Abe's Speech to Congress
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Japanese prime minster's anticipated speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
4 Takeaways From the New US-Japan Defense Guidelines
By Yuki Tatsumi
What's new about the Guidelines, and what that actually means for U.S.-Japan cooperation moving forward.
Japan's Increasingly Uncertain Security Environment
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's defense reforms are motivated by perceived security threats in the region.
Diplomatic Access: Japan
By Diplomatic Access
Japan's ambassador to the U.S. on the U.S.-Japan alliance, the TPP, and overcoming China-Japan tensions.
Japan's Argument for Collective Self-Defense
By Mina Pollmann
LDP official Masahiko Komura makes the case for collective self-defense after meeting with US Defense Secretary Carter.
Japan’s Defense Ministry Seeks to Roll Back Civilian Control
By Mina Pollmann
New reforms would give Japan's SDF personnel increased say over military decisions.
Japan: Balancing Defense With History
By Daniel Clausen
The country needs a leader who is a conservative on defense and a progressive on history.
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