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Japan
Can Eurofighter Beat Its Competition on the Asian Market?
By Benjamin David Baker
The Typhoon is a good fighter but faces keen competition in Asian markets.
US Approves Sale of 3 Global Hawk Drones to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department approved a $1.2 billion arms deal with Japan.
Japan Faces a Possible Mob War After Yakuza Gang Fractures
By Benjamin David Baker
After a schism in their ranks, the Yakuza may erupt in violence in Japan.
Remembering Texas and the Battle of the Alamo in Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How a poem by a Japanese scholar further glorified the most mythologized event in the history of Texas.
How Can Japan Improve Its Relations With China and South Korea?
By Yuki Tatsumi
The China-Japan-South Korea trilateral was a good thing for Japan, but much work lies ahead.
How the Rest of Asia Reacted to US Navy Patrol Near China's Man-Made Island
By Jake Douglas
We know China wasn't happy. What about everyone else?
Is Japan Trying to Counter China in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia may have that economic frontier feel, but China (and Russia) have prior claims.
Putin’s Visit to Japan Indefinitely Postponed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The “environment is not suitable for a visit” at this time.
Japan’s Largest Company Is ISIS’ Car Maker of Choice
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How did so many Toyota pickup trucks and SUVs end up in the hands of ISIS?
Japan to Offer Australia Its Top-Secret Submarine Technology
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo has disclosed additional details of its offer to replace the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class subs.
With His Reelection As LDP President, Shinzo Abe Is Firmly in the Saddle
By Rupakjyoti Borah
With his reelection as LDP president, Shinzo Abe appears to be immovable.
Japan’s Defense Ministry Wants Record Military Budget for 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
If approved, the new defense budget would be Tokyo’s largest in 14 years.