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Japan
Philippines’ Duterte First Head of State to Visit Japan’s Largest Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Philippine president purportedly expressed his willingness to deepen defense cooperation with Japan while onboard.
What Role for Japan in Africa’s Security After Withdrawal from South Sudan?
By Céline Pajon
There still is a big gap between the discourse and the reality of what Japan wants—and what it can achieve in Africa.
Is Japan Truly a Powerful Country?
By Satoru Nagao
Japan's true power can only emerge if other countries, including the United States, require it.
South Korea-Japan-US: A Window for Trilateral Cooperation
By Pamela Kennedy
South Korea and Japan should leverage trilateral cooperation soon to deal with North Korea and help shape U.S. policy.
IMF: Rocky Global Recovery ‘Under Threat’
By Anthony Fensom
The global economy not yet “out of the woods.”
Japan Self-Defense Force Withdraws From South Sudan
By Yuki Tatsumi
The decision highlights the domestic constraints on Japan's defense activities abroad.
What Is Japan's Regional Threat Environment and Defense Strategy?
By Ankit Panda
How does Japan see its threat environment and what are its defense priorities?
Deterring North Korea: Japan Lawmakers Push for Preemptive Strike Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is it time for Japan to acquire long-range cruise missiles?
Is Russia’s Military Deploying 10,000 Additional Troops on the Kuril Islands?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia’s defense minister intends to station a new Russian army division on the disputed Kuril Islands in 2017.
Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-China interactions since Trump's inauguration have been slow-moving and quiet.
US, Japan Successfully Test New Ballistic Missile Killer
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy ship successfully destroyed a ballistic missile target with a new “hit-to-kill” interceptor.
Japanese Defense Minister: Military 'Will Not Be Sent' to the South China Sea Alongside US
By Ankit Panda
Inada reiterates Japan's standing policy to not involve its forces in the South China Sea beyond training missions.