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Japan Self-Defense Forces
May 16, 2022
Does the Russia-Ukraine War Herald a New Era for Japan’s Security Policy?
By Craig Kafura
Is the war in Ukraine creating a Japanese Zeitenwende? It might be up to Prime Minister Kishida.
April 21, 2022
Japan Needs to Prepare for a Possible Senkaku Islands Crisis
By TSURUTA Jun
Tokyo is currently limited in its ability to respond. That needs to change.
March 08, 2022
What Ukraine Means for Japan
By Yukari Easton
Will Japan follow Germany’s suit in rethinking its approach to national security?
November 26, 2021
Japan Approves Record Extra Defense Budget
By Kosuke Takahashi
Amid growing threats in East Asia, the Japanese cabinet approved a record extra budget for defense appropriations.
September 18, 2020
Japan: Dealing with North Korea’s Growing Missile Threat
By Koda Yoji
Time for Japan’s political leaders to do their job.
September 08, 2020
How Strong Are the Ropes That Bind the Japanese Military?
By Robert Farley
It is difficult to imagine that Japanese leadership would not use offensive weapons if Tokyo believed an attack was imminent.
December 09, 2019
Japan’s Iran Dilemma
By Kazuto Suzuki
Regional tensions require a delicate compromise.
March 01, 2019
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?
December 01, 2018
Is Japan About to Officially Upgrade to Aircraft Carriers?
By Daniel Hurst
A reported plan to modify the Izumo-class will face obstacles at home and abroad.
August 16, 2018
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Forces Take to the Waves
By Mina Pollmann
The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARBD) is set up to conduct landing operations to retake Japanese territory.
August 16, 2018
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.
July 21, 2017
China, Japan, and the Future of UN Peacekeeping
By Luke Patey, Adam Day, and Sebastian von Einsiedel
New mission parameters pose challenges to both China and Japan’s peacekeeping engagement.
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