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Japanese hostages in Islamic State
July 08, 2016
After Dhaka Attack Claims 7 Japanese Lives, Tokyo Steps up Counterterrorism
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's response, as usual, will involve foreign aid and assistance, rather than deploying military assets.
June 01, 2016
Will Islamists Force Japan to Abandon Pacifism?
By Jeremy Luedi
Yet another hostage-taking incident in the Middle East is sparking debates in Japan.
June 01, 2015
To Fight Terror, Japan Must Fix Its Intelligence Apparatus
By Yuki Tatsumi
New counter-terror measures are a start, but Japan needs a more holistic approach in its fight against terrorism.
March 20, 2015
3 Japanese Dead in Tunisia Attack
By Mina Pollmann
Once again, Japanese nationals abroad fall victim to a terrorist group.
February 13, 2015
Japan Mulls Creating Its Own CIA
By Mina Pollmann
After the Islamic State hostage crisis, Japan wants to beef up its intelligence apparatus.
February 04, 2015
Post-Hostage Crisis, What Is Japan's Role in the Middle East?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan should not let the tragic murder of two citizens shake its resolve to uphold world peace and security.
January 30, 2015
Jordan Holds Key to Fate of Japanese Hostage
By Shannon Tiezzi
Islamic State's new demands put Jordan front-and-center in the ongoing hostage drama.
January 26, 2015
Islamic State Murders Hostage, Sparking Soul-Searching in Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The reported decapitation of Haruna Yukawa is causing some to question the wisdom of Japan's new security stance.
January 23, 2015
Japan's 'Mercantile Realism' in the Middle East
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's economic-based strategy was on display during Shinzo Abe's tour of the Middle East.
January 21, 2015
Islamic State Threatens to Kill Two Captured Japanese Citizens
By Ankit Panda
The Islamic State is demanding $200 million in ransom from the Japanese government for two captured Japanese citizens.
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