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Kishida’s US Visit Highlights Japan’s Growing Role as a Security Provider

Kishida’s US Visit Highlights Japan’s Growing Role as a Security Provider

By Yann Messager
Current industrial and policy evolutions in Japan are at a crucial but wavering intersection for Tokyo’s role as a guarantor of stability in the region at large.

From Follower to Leader: Japan’s Emergence as a Fully-Fledged Regional Security Actor 

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 

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

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’

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Sheila Smith on the Politics of Japan's Military Power

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

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

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?

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

Obama’s “Rebalancing”: A Fig Leaf

By Amitai Etzioni
Washington is still trying to explain its strategic approach to China.

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