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Okinawa
North Korea Could Manufacture Reactor Fuel at Yongbyon Nuclear Complex
By Ankit Panda
Japan to Approve New China-Centric Defense Posture
By Zachary Keck
China’s Expanding Cabbage Strategy
After pursuing a cabbage strategy in the South China Sea for years, could Beijing adopt this against Japan?
Japan’s Future Marines to Conduct Massive Island Landing Drill
Next month 34,000 troops from the the Self-Defense Forces will conduct an island landing drill on Okinawa.
Okinawa: the Scotland of Asia?
Some Okinawans feel they are in line for a shot at self-determination. Will Chinese interest help or hinder their cause?
North Korea Threatens To Attack Okinawa
Despite its charm offensive, Pyongyang has threatened strikes on the US Marine Base in Okinawa.
Did Xi Call Diaoyu/Senkakus A “Core Interest?”
Plus, concern grows over local government debt and economic growth. Friday China links.
Why Japan Should Ignore China’s Okinawa Provocation
Nationalists are seeking leverage for the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute. Japan shouldn’t play into their hands.
A New Chapter in Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands Drama
A piece written for the People’s Daily makes some interesting arguments concerning the Ryukyu islands.
Okinawa – In Japan,
But Not Of It
Okinawa has pristine beaches, a distinct culture and some of the friendliest, longest-lived people on earth.
A Culture Clash?
Nearly 6,000 crimes have been committed by U.S. military personnel since Okinawa was returned to Japan. Is there a path forward?
The Resurgence of the U.S.- Japan Relationship
While some focus on recent tensions, Tokyo and Washington have been quietly strengthening their security alliance.