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Why China Should Not Worry About Japan’s New Security Laws

Why China Should Not Worry About Japan’s New Security Laws

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Little will change (for now).
Japan's Controversial Security Bills Pass in the Upper House. Now What?

Japan's Controversial Security Bills Pass in the Upper House. Now What?

By Rupakjyoti Borah
Japan's Upper House has passed a package of laws allowing the country's military to venture abroad in defense of allies.

US, Japan Agree to New Defense Guidelines

US, Japan Agree to New Defense Guidelines

By Ankit Panda
The U.S. and Japan finalized a new set of defense guidelines envisioning a more global role for their alliance.

To Shoot or Not to Shoot?: Japanese Legislators Debate SDF Weapons Use

To Shoot or Not to Shoot?: Japanese Legislators Debate SDF Weapons Use

By Ankit Panda
Japanese lawmakers in the ruling coalition are debating the merits of allowing greater weapons use by the Japanese military.

Is Japan Now Finally a Normal Country?

Is Japan Now Finally a Normal Country?

By Lionel Pierre Fatton
What the recent changes to Japanese defense mean in the context of a return to “normalcy.”
Japan's Navy: Sailing Towards the Future

Japan's Navy: Sailing Towards the Future

While China’s growing naval power grabs headlines, Japan’s evolving navy might just be the real story.

Japan "To Deploy PAC Missiles"

Japan "To Deploy PAC Missiles"

Japan announces plans to deploy PAC-3 missiles in response to North Korea’s planned “satellite” launch.

Why Didn't Japan Finish Job?

Why Didn't Japan Finish Job?

The attack on Pearl Harbor could have been even worse for the United States. Why did Japan hold back?

Japan’s Stealth Fighter Gambit

Japan’s Stealth Fighter Gambit

Tokyo seems poised to spend billions developing the country’s first homegrown stealth warplane. But is the Shinshin really meant for military service?

Japan's Air Power Crunch

Japan's Air Power Crunch

Japan needs to revamp its air force. But with a tight budget and constitutional constraints, will it have to import it all?

Where is the GSDF Going?

Where is the GSDF Going?

Japan’s changing security environment means there’s just less for the Ground Self-Defence Forces to do.

F-35: Still on Asia’s Radar?

F-35: Still on Asia’s Radar?

Several Asian countries are interested in the American F-35 JSF. But Canada’s U-turn on buying the jet won’t encourage Asian partners to sign up any time soon. Will the program survive?

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