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Japan
Why Asia Should Welcome a US-China Cold War
“Smaller Asian countries would be the primary benefactors of a more acute U.S.-China strategic rivalry.”
Asia Will Bear the Brunt of New Iran Sanctions
Renewed U.S. efforts to sanction Iran’s nuclear program could jeopardize Asia energy markets.
Diaoyu Island Assault: PLA-Designed Video Game Simulates Sino-Japanese Conflict
Propaganda-heavy FPS allows Chinese gamers to go to war over the disputed islands.
Strategic Triangle: A Japan-Australia-India Coalition at Sea?
Mutual interests and threats make a triangular maritime coalition sensible. But will it be enough?
Abe’s Toughest Challenge Yet: Reselling Japan Nuclear Energy
With energy imports a drag on the economy, Abe must convince Japan to embrace nuclear power again.
How Japan’s Military Should Change
“Providing the best defense possible while affronting the fewest audiences possible should be Tokyo’s goal.”
Russia Holds Massive Military Drill Aimed at China, Japan
With 160,000 troops participating, the snap drills are Russia’s largest since the Soviet Union.
China Blasts Japan’s Defense White Paper
China’s state media wasted no time in offering withering criticism of Japan’s latest defense document.
The Thucydides Trap and the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands
The decision to nationalize the islands was driven by China’s rise and the fear this sparked in Japan.
Shinzo Abe: Japan’s Nuclear Salesman-In-Chief
To revive confidence and reduce the trade deficit, Abe has aggressively promoted Japan’s nuclear exports.
Asia at the Time of Gettysburg
As the US Civil War shook North America, modern Asia began to take shape.
Made in China: A US-Japan-Philippines Axis?
Asian states are responding to China’s rise as Realists would expect—by balancing internally and externally.