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![Japan’s Defense Industry Lifeline Japan’s Defense Industry Lifeline](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sizes/thumbnail/10205_524a2f61a973d.jpg)
Japan’s Defense Industry Lifeline
The Japanese government’s decision to relax rules on defense exports has the potential to give the country a much-needed national security boost.
![Report: Japan Chooses F-35 Report: Japan Chooses F-35](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sizes/thumbnail/5767_5243a8feb2fd8.jpg)
Report: Japan Chooses F-35
Reports suggest Japan is set to buy F-35 fighters from the United States. Is the move substantive or symbolic?
![Where is the GSDF Going? Where is the GSDF Going?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sizes/thumbnail/13757_527b5a696bec9.jpg)
Where is the GSDF Going?
Japan’s changing security environment means there’s just less for the Ground Self-Defence Forces to do.
Japan's Crisis and the SDF
Japan’s Self-Defense Force had good reviews for its post-crisis performance. Is the public ready for more?
![When Disaster Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game When Disaster Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sizes/thumbnail/9641_524a2abb82556.jpg)
When Disaster Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game
It would be tempting for Japan to withdraw inward following last month’s earthquake and tsunami. So far, though, its leaders have resisted.
![Japan's New Deal Opportunity Japan's New Deal Opportunity](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sizes/thumbnail/9603_524a2aad519a1.jpg)
Japan's New Deal Opportunity
As it recovers from disaster, Japan has a huge chance to tackle issues vital to its future security. But it will need leadership from the next generation.
![The Struggle for a New Japan The Struggle for a New Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sizes/thumbnail/9593_524a2a5b244c1.jpg)
The Struggle for a New Japan
Naoto Kan has shown during the ongoing crisis his determination for a more open style of government in Japan. It won’t be easy for him.
Japan's SDF Moment
Japan’s Self-Defense Force is having to step up as never before in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami.
![Kan Tactless on North Korea Kan Tactless on North Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sizes/thumbnail/15393_527c47d6cd8fe.jpg)
Kan Tactless on North Korea
Naoto Kan’s suggestion of an SDF deployment to South Korea in the event of war was badly timed.
![India, Japan Boost Defence Ties India, Japan Boost Defence Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/sizes/thumbnail/15871_527c4af68cd00.jpg)
India, Japan Boost Defence Ties
With an eye each on China, India and Japan look to bolster defence co-operation.