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U.S.-Japan Alliance
Ishiba Shigeru Wants a Stronger Japan-US Alliance. He Has an Unorthodox Vision For Doing That.
By Jio Kamata
Japan’s new prime minister has long called for more reciprocity in the alliance, including revisions in the Status of Forces Agreement and Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.
3 Things to Know About Japan’s New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru
By Takahashi Kosuke
The election of late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s long-time rival marks the end of an era in the LDP.
What the US Forces Japan Reorganization Means for South Korea
By Jihoon Yu
Given South Korea’s heavy reliance on the U.S. military presence for its own security, the reconstitution of USFJ may necessitate a reassessment of Seoul’s strategic posture and defense planning.
Kishida’s Resignation Is a Diplomatic Loss for Japan
By Yukari Easton
Japan will need another international statesman as prime minister. The jury is out as to whether Kishida’s successor, whomever that may be, will meet this high bar.
Japan Further Accelerates Military Integration With the US
By Takahashi Kosuke
As the alliance marks “one of the strongest improvements in 70 years,” there are concerns that this will position Japan as the front line in U.S. strategy to deter China.
Equipping the Japan-US Alliance to Handle China’s Disinformation Operations
By Jeffrey W. Hornung and Mina Pollmann
While much of the recent analytical focus has been on its role in a crisis, disinformation can have pernicious, real-world effects in peacetime.
In Okinawa, 2 New Sexual Assault Cases Implicating US Soldiers Fuel Public Anger
By Takahashi Kosuke
Unless corrective measures are made, and quickly, the anti-U.S. military base sentiment and movement in Okinawa will grow, damaging Japan-U.S. cooperation at a crucial time.
The Japan-US Security Upgrade
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Naoko Aoki.
What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea
By James JB Park
New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and South Korea, their respective U.S. forces, and the regional security architecture.
The Elephant in the Room: An Imminent Danger to the Japan-US Alliance
By Yukari Easton
During his state visit, Kishida was unusually blunt about the dangers current trends in U.S. politics pose to the alliance.
Deeper and Wider Defense Integration Tops Japan-US Summit Agenda
By Takahashi Kosuke
The integration of command-and-control authorities of Japanese and U.S. forces in an emergency remains a critical issue, especially on the U.S. side.
Biden-Kishida Summit: The Japan-US Alliance Has Gone Global
By Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller
The U.S. president praised Japan's growing international clout as the two leaders cemented new areas of cooperation.
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