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Japan’s Official Development Assistance and the National Interest

Japan’s Official Development Assistance and the National Interest

By OBA Mie
Japan was once coy about ODA’s purpose. No longer.

Japan’s Official Security Assistance: The Sleeping Giant Stirs?

Japan’s Official Security Assistance: The Sleeping Giant Stirs?

By James Kaizuka
Tokyo’s new security framework plays to Japan’s existing strengths by deepening existing partnerships, but remains constrained by long-standing norms and sensitivities. 
JICA’s VP on TICAD8 and Japan’s Approach to Africa

JICA’s VP on TICAD8 and Japan’s Approach to Africa

By Raphael Obonyo
“Now is the time that we, as an international community, must come together to help Africa build back better from COVID-19 as well as the Ukraine crisis.”

Japan’s Changing ODA Diplomacy

Japan’s Changing ODA Diplomacy

By Daisuke Akimoto
From ending aid to China to a new emphasis on health amid the pandemic, Japan’s Official Development Assistance is evolving.

Looking Beyond 1 Percent: Japan’s Security Expenditures

Looking Beyond 1 Percent: Japan’s Security Expenditures

By Crystal Pryor and Tom Le
To understand Japan's security priorities, we have to consider more than the total defense budget.

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

A Rising Sun Over the Antilles: Japan’s New Era of Caribbean Investment

A Rising Sun Over the Antilles: Japan’s New Era of Caribbean Investment

By Andrew Lumsden
Over the past two years, Japan has stepped up its engagement with Caribbean nations.

Can Japan Challenge China in Africa?

Can Japan Challenge China in Africa?

By Jonathan Connars
A recent meeting captures the ongoing rivalry between the two Asian giants playing out there.
Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Southeast Asia Strategy

Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Southeast Asia Strategy

By Clint Richards
Japan is calibrating its cooperation with Vietnam in order to support Abe’s larger agenda.

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