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Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Largest Ever Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan's defense build-up, including pursuit of a counter-strike capability, continues to require record-setting funds.

Blue-ribbon Panel Urges Japan to Develop Counterstrike Capabilities

Blue-ribbon Panel Urges Japan to Develop Counterstrike Capabilities

By Takahashi Kosuke
The Japanese defense ministry estimates that Tokyo will need to spend 48 trillion yen on defense over the next five years if it wants to achieve its security goals.
China’s Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan Send Ballistic Missiles Into Japan’s EEZ

China’s Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan Send Ballistic Missiles Into Japan’s EEZ

By Kosuke Takahashi
It’s the first time China has fired ballistic missiles into Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

Ukraine War: The Impact on Japan-Russia Relations

Ukraine War: The Impact on Japan-Russia Relations

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jeffrey Hornung.

What Ukraine Means for Japan

What Ukraine Means for Japan

By Yukari Easton
Will Japan follow Germany’s suit in rethinking its approach to national security?

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

Japan Leader Calls for Greater Military Capability, Spending

Japan Leader Calls for Greater Military Capability, Spending

By Mari Yamaguchi
Kishida said Japan's security environment has been rapidly changing.

Japan-Singapore Security Ties in Focus With Defense Ministers Meeting

Japan-Singapore Security Ties in Focus With Defense Ministers Meeting

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction provided an opportunity to take stock of the security aspect of the broader bilateral relationship.
Japan-Brunei Military Relations in Focus with Naval Visit  

Japan-Brunei Military Relations in Focus with Naval Visit  

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent trip spotlighted some of the ongoing defense activities in the maritime aspect of bilateral ties.

Japan Gears up for Electronic Warfare

Japan Gears up for Electronic Warfare

By Aki Nakai
Japan is going electromagnetic, with implications for Japanese security policy and the U.S. regional strategy.

Constitutional Revision: A (Tiny) Step Forward for Japan's Self-Defense Forces

Constitutional Revision: A (Tiny) Step Forward for Japan's Self-Defense Forces

By John Wright
Abe’s potential constitutional revision is likely to be underwhelming for the JSDF.

Where Is Japan in Its Military Push Under Abe?

Where Is Japan in Its Military Push Under Abe?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Tokyo continues to made inroads in building up its capabilities as it confronts regional security threats.
Why Japan’s New Military Aircraft Gift to the Philippines Matters

Why Japan’s New Military Aircraft Gift to the Philippines Matters

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The subtle change is not without significance for both sides and the wider region.

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