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Japan
3 Reasons Senkaku/Diaoyu Diplomacy Should Be Secret
China and Japan are right to insist on secrecy in discussing how to resolve the East China Sea dispute.
Why is China Isolating Japan and the Philippines?
Even as they charm other nations, Chinese leaders have continued tensions with Manila and Tokyo.
Japan to Shoot Down Foreign Drones
Prime Minister Abe has approved a plan to shoot down foreign drones flying above Japanese airspace.
Australia’s Delicate China-Japan Balancing Act
Australia has endorsed Abe’s proposed defense reforms, but hopes to avoid upsetting China.
How Imperial Japan Shaped Modern China
A new book explores how Japan’s brutal occupation is still shaping Sino-Japanese relations.
Tokyo’s Wine Apartment: Where Imbibing Is a Way of Life
A new Tokyo apartment complex has a 10,000-bottle wine cellar and a sommelier on staff.
The Battle for Influence in Southeast Asia
China, South Korea and Japan are all vying for influence in ASEAN, which will be on full display next week.
Japan May Help Remove Syria’s Chemical Weapons
The Abe administration is considering sending personnel or equipment to OPCW’s Syria mission.
Osprey vs. Bison in the East China Sea
China, Japan and the U.S. are ramping up their ability to deploy to disputed islands in the East China Sea.
History Wars: A Long View of Asia's Territorial Disputes
The Diplomat takes a look at the long and complex background to some of the region’s most intractable disputes.
China Moves to Isolate Philippines, Japan
Manila and Tokyo’s charm offensives toward China fail, as Beijing returns to its natural, shrewd diplomacy.
5 Questions to Ask Before Bombing Syria
The Japan-Soviet War of 1939 provides some key insights into how the West should send signals in Syria.