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What Did Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Accomplish in Iran?
By Daniel Hurst
Abe’s effort at playing the middle man between Washington and Tehran yielded no immediate results.
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Japan, US Beef up Their Cyber Alliance
April 26, 2019
Japan, US Beef up Their Cyber Alliance
Cybersecurity was a major focus of the recent “two-plus-two” meeting in Washington.
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Japan, US Beef up Their Cyber Alliance
2019 Kicks Off With US and Allies Present in Indo-Pacific’s Disputed Waters
January 23, 2019
2019 Kicks Off With US and Allies Present in Indo-Pacific’s Disputed Waters
The United States is networking with allies across the South and East China Seas.
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2019 Kicks Off With US and Allies Present in Indo-Pacific’s Disputed Waters
What Comes After US Hegemony?
December 19, 2018
What Comes After US Hegemony?
The Asia-Pacific region looks beyond the United States.
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What Comes After US Hegemony?
United States, Australia, Japan Achieve War Games First at RIMPAC on Kauai
July 17, 2018
United States, Australia, Japan Achieve War Games First at RIMPAC on Kauai
Australia, the United States, and Japan focus on improving interoperability with sinking exercise.
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United States, Australia, Japan Achieve War Games First at RIMPAC on Kauai
Abe’s Charm Offensive – Is There a Second Act?
March 23, 2018
Abe’s Charm Offensive – Is There a Second Act?
The Japanese prime minister has put serious effort into diplomacy near and far -- but will it pay off?
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Abe’s Charm Offensive – Is There a Second Act?
Japan Sees Hope for US Metal Duty Exemptions
March 22, 2018
Japan Sees Hope for US Metal Duty Exemptions
On the eve of Trump’s higher steel and aluminium tariffs, Japan’s Trade Minister is pushing grounds for exemptions.
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Japan Sees Hope for US Metal Duty Exemptions
The Case for a New US-Japan Strategy: Why We Need a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
March 08, 2018
The Case for a New US-Japan Strategy: Why We Need a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Japan and the U.S. are two global leaders who must work side-by-side to spread peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Case for a New US-Japan Strategy: Why We Need a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Who's Afraid of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific?
February 07, 2018
Who's Afraid of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific?
The concert of the Indo-Pacific can consult on a range of issues, but what will their next concrete steps be?
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Who's Afraid of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific?
Kim Jong-un's Crazy Summer: A Litmus Test for Japan
September 02, 2017
Kim Jong-un's Crazy Summer: A Litmus Test for Japan
North Korea's active summer poses a host of challenges to Japan's defense posture.
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Kim Jong-un's Crazy Summer: A Litmus Test for Japan
Who Is Taro Kono, Japan's New Foreign Minister?
August 25, 2017
Who Is Taro Kono, Japan's New Foreign Minister?
Japan's new top diplomat inherits a complex portfolio.
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Who Is Taro Kono, Japan's New Foreign Minister?
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to Make Historic Visit to Pearl Harbor
December 06, 2016
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to Make Historic Visit to Pearl Harbor
In the twilight of Obama's presidency, Abe will be the first sitting Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor.
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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to Make Historic Visit to Pearl Harbor
Making Missile Defense Work for Japan
October 14, 2016
Making Missile Defense Work for Japan
Ballistic missile defense can work for Japan, but it must be placed in context.
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Making Missile Defense Work for Japan
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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