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Senkaku Islands
Japan Has More to Do to Bolster Its Defense
By TSURUTA Jun
The problem lies in the gray zone.
Japan’s Nationalization of the Senkaku Islands: 10 Years On
By TSURUTA Jun
Tensions are rising, and Japan needs to be innovative.
China’s Worrying New Coast Guard Law
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Japan is watching the Senkaku Islands closely.
Media Flubs Reporting on China’s Senkaku Comments
By Shin Kawashima
Reports on controversial comments by China’s foreign minister miss some key details.
China, Japan and a Critical ‘Best Before’ Date
By Shin Kawashima
A May 2018 teleconference set a new tone. But for how long?
Chinese Vessels Enter Senkaku Islands Territorial Sea for Longest Duration Since 2012. Why Now?
By Ankit Panda
According to the Japan Coast Guard, Chinese vessels remained in the territorial sea around the disputed islets for 30 hours.
Why Did the Chinese Coast Guard Pursue a Japanese Fishing Boat in the East China Sea?
By Tetsuo Kotani
Beijing’s behavior is increasingly ominous.
Japan to Set Up New Police Unit for the Senkakus
By Ankit Panda
The new unit will be tasked with preventing illegal landings on the disputed islands.
China Patrol Ships Sustain Presence Near Senkaku Islands: Report
By Ankit Panda
A 57-day continuous presence is the longest since the Japanese government purchased the disputed islands.
Conventional Deterrence in the Asia-Pacific Region
By Ankit Panda
Are Asian militaries taking the challenges of conventional deterrence seriously?
Japan Doubles Number of Fighter Jets Used for Intercepting Chinese Warplanes
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan increased the number of jets deployed for scrambles against foreign airplanes from two to four.
East China Sea: China Coast Guard Enters Disputed Waters Following Mattis' Japan Trip
By Ankit Panda
China's latest East China Sea incursion comes days after the U.S. defense secretary's visit to Tokyo.
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