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Japan-Myanmar defense relations
![Japan to Abandon Controversial Training Program for Myanmar Cadets Japan to Abandon Controversial Training Program for Myanmar Cadets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-25-8.jpg)
Japan to Abandon Controversial Training Program for Myanmar Cadets
By Sebastian Strangio
A Defense Ministry spokesperson said that the decision was a response to the military junta's shocking execution of four political prisoners in July.
![On Myanmar, Japan Must Lead by Example On Myanmar, Japan Must Lead by Example](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-25-8.jpg)
On Myanmar, Japan Must Lead by Example
By Yusuke Watanabe
“Japan must position itself as a bridge between the Tatmadaw and the United States and other democratic countries rather than blindly aligning itself with the Western policy of regime change.”
![Japan’s Ambivalent Diplomacy in Myanmar Japan’s Ambivalent Diplomacy in Myanmar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-13-8.jpg)
Japan’s Ambivalent Diplomacy in Myanmar
By Daisuke Akimoto
Given its political and economic influence over the Myanmar military, the Japanese government can do more to help the international community pursue non-military R2P options.
![Japan and Myanmar’s Toxic Friendship Japan and Myanmar’s Toxic Friendship](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-01-14-8.jpg)
Japan and Myanmar’s Toxic Friendship
By Yuzuki Nagakoshi
Japan’s appeasement policy toward Myanmar, driven by geopolitics and disregard for human rights, is supporting the Rohingya genocide.
![Japan's Shameful Myanmar Embrace Japan's Shameful Myanmar Embrace](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18192270493268.jpg)
Japan's Shameful Myanmar Embrace
By Lisa Tassi
Japan is on the wrong side of history over Myanmar’s atrocities against the Rohingya.
![Japan, Myanmar Eye Stronger Defense Ties Japan, Myanmar Eye Stronger Defense Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-06_20-45-11.jpg)
Japan, Myanmar Eye Stronger Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Two sides discuss defense relations during Gen Nakatani’s visit to the Southeast Asian state.
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