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Japan Indo Pacific
![Will Japan Succeed in Its ‘Global South’ Diplomacy? Will Japan Succeed in Its ‘Global South’ Diplomacy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-29-174008.jpg)
Will Japan Succeed in Its ‘Global South’ Diplomacy?
By Kei Hakata
A shift to values-based diplomacy must not jeopardize Japan’s long history of close engagement with the developing world.
![Southeast Asia and Japan’s Indo-Pacific Vision: What’s Next After Suga’s ASEAN Tour? Southeast Asia and Japan’s Indo-Pacific Vision: What’s Next After Suga’s ASEAN Tour?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-29-2.jpg)
Southeast Asia and Japan’s Indo-Pacific Vision: What’s Next After Suga’s ASEAN Tour?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip raised questions about continuity and change in Japan’s approach to Southeast Asia after Abe.
![Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline? Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-01-5.jpg)
Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Despite worrying indicators, Japan’s defense industry is expected to remain in good health.
![Japan’s Shinzo Abe to Step Down Leaving Behind a Rich Strategic Legacy Japan’s Shinzo Abe to Step Down Leaving Behind a Rich Strategic Legacy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-08-28.jpg)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe to Step Down Leaving Behind a Rich Strategic Legacy
By Abhijnan Rej
Abe’s penchant for thinking big has helped shape the Indo-Pacific.
![Foreign Minister’s First ASEAN Voyage Spotlights Japan-Southeast Asia Relations in the Indo-Pacific Foreign Minister’s First ASEAN Voyage Spotlights Japan-Southeast Asia Relations in the Indo-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17315195886803.jpg)
Foreign Minister’s First ASEAN Voyage Spotlights Japan-Southeast Asia Relations in the Indo-Pacific
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement will highlight Tokyo’s approach to the subregion within its broader foreign policy approach.
![Vientiane Vision 2.0 Puts Japan’s Asia Security Role into Focus Vientiane Vision 2.0 Puts Japan’s Asia Security Role into Focus](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-asean-japan-vientiane.jpg)
Vientiane Vision 2.0 Puts Japan’s Asia Security Role into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new initiative is yet another manifestation of Tokyo’s increasing defense role in the region.
![Japan-ASEAN Indo-Pacific Security Cooperation in Focus with Ship Rider Program Launch Japan-ASEAN Indo-Pacific Security Cooperation in Focus with Ship Rider Program Launch](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-taro-kono-japan-asean-brunei-southeast-asia.jpg)
Japan-ASEAN Indo-Pacific Security Cooperation in Focus with Ship Rider Program Launch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the activity highlighted Tokyo’s intensifying defense collaboration with Southeast Asian states.
![Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Vietnam Military Ties into Focus Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Vietnam Military Ties into Focus](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-05-16_00-23-50.jpg)
Destroyer Visit Puts Japan-Vietnam Military Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent voyage was just the latest manifestation of growing security ties between the two countries.
![Southeast Asia and China’s Belt and Road Initiative Southeast Asia and China’s Belt and Road Initiative](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19116471470171.jpg)
Southeast Asia and China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the dynamics behind the subregion’s continued management of the opportunities and challenges within the evolving initiative.
![Japan-Vietnam Military Ties in the Headlines with Defense Minister Visit Japan-Vietnam Military Ties in the Headlines with Defense Minister Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33947962654_650b80596f_o.jpg)
Japan-Vietnam Military Ties in the Headlines with Defense Minister Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent trip by the Japanese defense minister spotlighted ongoing activity in the bilateral relationship.
![Japan-Vietnam Military Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Visit Japan-Vietnam Military Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-vietnam-military.jpg)
Japan-Vietnam Military Relations in Focus with Air Force Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship.
![Why Japan’s First Submarine Visit to Vietnam Matters Why Japan’s First Submarine Visit to Vietnam Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33947962654_650b80596f_o.jpg)
Why Japan’s First Submarine Visit to Vietnam Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the move may appear routine, its significance is unmistakable.
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