Japan

Asia’s two leading democracies have no choice but to put their historical differences aside. That’s clear from recent engagement between Kishida and Yoon. 

Washington and Tokyo can contribute conclusively to global governance in the service of peace, prosperity, and pluralism.

Under Kishida, the nonproliferation dream meets energy pragmatism.

Assessing the practical feasibility of Japan leveraging participation in Web 3.0 for economic growth to counter China.

Tokyo’s new security framework plays to Japan’s existing strengths by deepening existing partnerships, but remains constrained by long-standing norms and sensitivities. 

The next decade may present the U.S.-Korea alliance -- which soon marks 70 years -- with more profound changes than any prior decade. 

Kishida’s paramount political asset may be his harmless persona.

The trilateral exercise simulated a military response against a North Korean submarine attack.

India and Japan’s shared concerns about China are a key driver of their growing relationship. 

While reproductive rights are a highly politicized topic in the United States, there is minimal discourse in Japan on the subject.

It is relatively easy to establish coalitions to work on non-traditional security issues, but nurturing a group to focus on security issues as the core is not easy, especially for countries like India.