Japan

AirSea Battle shouldn’t only be about the United States. Working closely with Taiwan could pay dividends and help ensure a stable military balance in the Asia-Pacific.

Heavily dependent on oil from the Middle East, Japan has been keen to encourage stability. But there are limits to what Japan’s soft power push can do in the region.

The Obama administration should avoid doing the same thing over again and expecting different results. A conditional peace treaty would help break the cycle.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is determined to break the impasse over Iran. But does Japan’s government welcome his initiative?

Japan releases its annual “Blue Book” report on the strategic and defense challenges facing the country.

Coup rumors in China and India, and a Chinese economic slowdown feature in our weekly roundup of the news you might have missed this week in Asia.

Economies need to get back basics – education, access to capital, rule of law, and labor mobility. Slowing growth in China and India makes clear that consumers are the key to prosperity.

Sovereignty and historical issues don’t have to destroy cooperation between Japan and South Korea.

Japan’s defense ministry took a chance opting for the F-35 stealth fighter to replace its aging fleet. But soaring costs could undermine one of America’s closest alliances.

Leaders at the ASEAN summit move to strengthen mechanisms to ensure regional financial security.

Japanese firms are increasingly looking overseas for new markets. But can they woo foreign talent?

Welcome to the first issue of The Week in Asia. Every weekend, The Diplomat will be rounding up the Asia-Pacific news, research and commentary that you may have missed.