Japan

Although China and Japan continue to talk, both sides seem to be hardening their positions.

Why misconceptions, nationalism, and strategic advantage give China little incentive to seek compromise.

“…the prospect no longer appears unthinkable.”

China and Japan will hold fresh talks over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. Can a compromise be found?

“An unintended consequence of Cold War maritime strategy is that the JMSDF remains a partial navy.”

MIT’s Taylor Fravel gives an update on a possible way out of the current Senkaku / Diaoyu Islands stalemate.

Once Asia’s leading economy, Japan has struggled to keep up with a fast growing region. Could innovation be the key?

With the former Prime Minister once again at the helm of the LDP, relations with India could receive a further boost.

Why relations between New Delhi and Tokyo have warmed and stand to prosper in the future.

What the past may offer for breaking the diplomatic impasse over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

With the strategic landscape of the Asia-Pacific changing, Australia and Japan look to deepen their relationship.

Could the U.S. use quiet diplomacy to pull Japan and China back from the brink over Senkaku / Diaoyu?