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Poll: Japanese Support for Self-Defense Forces Rises to Record High
March 07, 2023

Poll: Japanese Support for Self-Defense Forces Rises to Record High

By Takahashi Kosuke
A government poll found that interest in Japan’s security environment – and support for its defense force – is higher than ever.

PM Kishida Announces Japan Will Acquire 400 Tomahawk Missiles From US
February 28, 2023

PM Kishida Announces Japan Will Acquire 400 Tomahawk Missiles From US

By Takahashi Kosuke
The missiles, to be deployed on Aegis-equipped destroyers, will add to Japan’s counterstrike capability. 
Missiles Are No Substitute for Japan Self-Defense Forces’ Manpower Shortage
January 09, 2023

Missiles Are No Substitute for Japan Self-Defense Forces’ Manpower Shortage

By Samuel Porter
For all the focus on rising budgets and offensive strike capabilities, a far more mundane concern is posing a dire threat to Japan’s security.

Japan Sees Rise in Fighter Scrambles Against Chinese Aircraft
October 14, 2022

Japan Sees Rise in Fighter Scrambles Against Chinese Aircraft

By Kosuke Takahashi
In the first half of 2022, Japan witnessed a 14 percent increase in scrambles triggered by foreign military aircraft approaches.

Strengthening Integrated Air and Missile Defense for the Japan-US Alliance
September 23, 2022

Strengthening Integrated Air and Missile Defense for the Japan-US Alliance

By Carl Rehberg, Chris Bassler , and Herbert Kemp
The Japan-U.S. alliance has made steady and incremental progress toward preparing for future crises and contingencies. More needs to be done.

China’s Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan Send Ballistic Missiles Into Japan’s EEZ
August 05, 2022

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.

Is Japan’s Postwar Pacifism Dead?
July 15, 2022

Is Japan’s Postwar Pacifism Dead?

By Ulv Hanssen
Japan’s defense spending plan shows how far the state has departed from postwar pacifism.
Does the Russia-Ukraine War Herald a New Era for Japan’s Security Policy?
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.

Japan Needs to Prepare for a Possible Senkaku Islands Crisis
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.

What Ukraine Means for Japan
March 08, 2022

What Ukraine Means for Japan

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

Japan Approves Record Extra Defense Budget 
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.
Japan: Dealing with North Korea’s Growing Missile Threat
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.

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