Japan-Myanmar relations

A new survey shows the importance for Tokyo of keeping the ASEAN public in mind.

“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.”

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 has been criticized for seeming inaction following the coup and ensuring crackdown. But there are hints Tokyo is taking action behind the scenes.

Myanmar’s people had high hopes for the Japanese government’s response to the coup. They are rapidly losing faith.

Japan’s appeasement policy toward Myanmar, driven by geopolitics and disregard for human rights, is supporting the Rohingya genocide.

As the new “leader of the liberal order in Asia,” Japan has a responsibility to promote human rights in its foreign policy.

If Japan and China focus on different rail systems in Myanmar, can their division of labor create a new pattern for cooperation?

Japan is on the wrong side of history over Myanmar’s atrocities against the Rohingya.

Japan and Singapore are stepping up their engagement with Myanmar, where China has long dominated.

Two sides discuss defense relations during Gen Nakatani’s visit to the Southeast Asian state.