Japan

Russia and Japan must resolve the Kuril Islands/Northern Territories issue if they want to build closer strategic ties.

Frozen out of talks and wanting attention, the Kim regime made a calculated decision to up the ante in 2010, Weston Konishi tells The Diplomat.

The New START has entered into force. It’s now time for Asian nations to step up and help tackle the nuclear threat, says Richard Weitz.

As the United States develops its ‘space awareness’ does it risk efforts at building trust with China?

Will plans for maritime talks between top Chinese and Japanese officials help avoid spats over the Senkaku Islands?

Winning the battle of perceptions could be crucial for those countries eyeing mastery of the seas in Asia.

Japan’s Seiji Maehara gets a warm welcome in Washington. He’s always a popular man with defence hawks here.

Does geography trump military hardware when trying to understand China’s naval potential?

Maritime strategy seems increasingly focused on the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. It risks leaving the Navy vulnerable in the Pacific.

Taiwan won’t ever get F-22s. But the US should sell it the latest F-16 fighter to balance Chinese aircraft purchases.

After a year of tension with its neighbours, is China starting to soften its foreign policy and military tone?

Are plans for a new 100-storey skyscraper a sign of strength or weakness? Either way, they make little economic sense.