Japan

Japan’s Supreme Court has upheld its conviction of the last top Aum official tied to the Tokyo subway sarin attack.

Better use of the U.S. Air Force is the most cost-effective and flexible approach to boosting the American presence in the Asia-Pacific.

China can’t be expected to lead a rescue of Europe’s teetering economy. But as the risk of pain in Asia grows, some kind of concerted effort is looking essential.

Is China’s rise to hyper power status inevitable? The experience of the U.S. suggests maybe, but not for long.

Is China’s rise to hyper power status inevitable? The experience of the U.S. suggests maybe, but not for long.

With its military dominance being hollowed out by China, the agreement over access to Australian bases makes sense to the U.S. But what about Canberra?

India has its work cut out modernizing its Air Force and Navy. It needs to choose its partners carefully.

India has its work cut out modernizing its Air Force and Navy. It needs to choose its partners carefully.

Plans to have more U.S. Marines in Australia have prompted debate over the country’s security interests.

If Barack Obama wants to ensure opportunities, jobs and a safer world for the United States then there’s nothing more important than his trade mission to Asia.

China isn’t the only country engaged in cyber espionage. But perceptions of its increased activity risk undermining its soft power diplomacy.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has a chance to rescue Japan’s economy with a key free trade agreement. Failure to seize it could result in terminal decline.