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Japan military buildup
From Follower to Leader: Japan’s Emergence as a Fully-Fledged Regional Security Actor
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Not only has Japan become an indispensable ally for the U.S. in contingency planning, but Tokyo is also no longer relying solely on the United States to deter China.
Japan’s Refusal to Identify as a Military Power Has Geopolitical Consequences
By Jio Kamata
Public sentiment could seriously constrain Japan’s actions in a military conflict – for example, if China were to invade Taiwan.
Poll: Japanese Support for Self-Defense Forces Rises to Record High
By Takahashi Kosuke
A government poll found that interest in Japan’s security environment – and support for its defense force – is higher than ever.
Defense Panel Within Japan’s Ruling Party Urges Tokyo to Acquire ‘Counterattack Capability’
By Kosuke Takahashi
The proposal, which stretches the limits of Japan's defense-oriented security policy, will inform the government’s long-term National Security Strategy.
Sheila Smith on the Politics of Japan's Military Power
By Catherine Putz
As Tokyo rearms, what are the politics of military power in Japan?
Here Come Japan’s Aircraft Carriers
By Robert Farley
The modification of the Izumos will upend nearly seven decades of defense thinking in Japan, and across East Asia.
Japan Eyes 'Counter-Attack' Capability Against North Korea Missile Threat
By Yuki Tatsumi
Developing retaliatory capabilities will face political and financial headwinds in Japan.
Is China Building a Base Near the Senkakus?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New satellite imagery confirms that it is, with more clarification on specifics.
Obama’s “Rebalancing”: A Fig Leaf
By Amitai Etzioni
Washington is still trying to explain its strategic approach to China.
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