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Japan islands

Japan Aims to Make Sasebo a Strong Foothold for Amphibious Operations for the Self-Defense Forces
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan aims to bolster capabilities to defend and recapture remote islands, especially in its southwestern Nansei island chain.

Japan’s Legal Response in the Gray Zone
By James Kraska
China’s gray zone tactics around the Senkaku Islands are even more dangerous than similar moves in the South China Sea. How is Japan responding?

Fearing Encroachment, Japan to Increase Investment on Far-Flung Islands
By Mina Pollmann
Japan wants to encourage islanders to stay put -- but is that in their best interests?

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.

Japan’s New Remote Island Defense Plan
By Clint Richards
The Japanese government is pursuing a comprehensive plan to exert control over its far-flung islands.
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