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Tokyo

'Arma Virumque Cano' - Parades and Militarism in Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
When militarism and national insecurity intersect, as they seem to be doing today in Asia, carnage often follows.
Have Aliens Tried to Invade Japan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan's Defense Minister faced unusual questions from a lawmaker this week.

India and Japan Continue to Deepen Their Defense Ties
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is driving Asia's second- and third-biggest military spenders closer.

Will the United States Help Taiwan Build Submarines?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is visiting Taipei to discuss technical aid for domestic submarines.

Japan Hit by Cyberattacks at an Unprecedented Level
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is trying to battle cyber attacks through increased international cooperation.

This is Japan’s Best Strategy to Defeat China at Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In order to win, Japan should give China a dose of its own medicine.

Gay Marriage in Japan?
By Jonathan Service
A Tokyo mayor moves Japan a step forward on same-sex marriage.

Asian Cities Pay Hidden Price for Global Status
By Kris Hartley
Global status may offer prestige, but it doesn’t help the economically vulnerable.

Why the World Needs Reporters: Reflections on Kenji Goto
By Yang Hengjun
Yang Hengjun reflects on the role of reporters -- and the risks they face each day.

Asia’s Urbanization ‘Just Beginning’
By Anthony Fensom
Despite a huge wave of urbanization in the first decade of this century, the process may be just getting underway.

Size Doesn’t Matter for Asia’s Influential Cities
By Anthony Fensom
Work in Asia, live in Australasia is the message from the latest global surveys of economic clout and livability.

Explosive Map Could Nudge Japan’s Public Toward Normalization
By Clint Richards
China’s attempts to shore up support could backfire and drive the Japanese in favor of collective self-defense.