Japan maritime security

The new frigate class is intended for surveillance missions in waters surrounding the Japanese archipelago, including the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea.

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?  

Two recent changes highlight the multifaceted role the JCG will continue to play in Japan’s defenses.

Under Abe, the JCG has evolved into a vehicle for global diplomacy as well as defending Japanese interests.

In postwar Japan, the coast guard has taken a leading role in defending maritime interests.

Tokyo’s recent handover of patrol vehicles is just one part of wider collaboration on security.

Tokyo’s capacity-building assistance is part of a broader trend of continued security cooperation in the Duterte era.

A closer look at the outlook for the relationship following a recent bilateral meeting.

Organization could be a boost for ASEAN-Japan maritime security cooperation.