U.S.-Japan Alliance

If both leaders play their cards right, ties between Tokyo and Washington could anchor a peaceful and rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific for years to come.

A trilateral meeting between Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. reaffirms joint efforts on the denuclearization of North Korea.

In the first 2+2 talks of their new administrations, both sides pledge to strengthen their alliance in response to shared concerns over China’s “aggressive actions.”

Past history gives a blueprint the incoming administration can use to push for better relations between two important East Asian allies.

The U.S. military has contaminated the drinking water for almost half-a-million Japanese – but Japanese authorities can’t do anything about it.

U.S. alliances have been tested under the Trump administration – but have also proven more durable than many expected.

A biographer of Japan’s outgoing prime minister discusses Abe’s lasting legacy on foreign affairs and trade.

The remainder of 2020 is shaping up to be an unexpectedly consequential year for U.S.-Japan defense cooperation.

Recent decisions suggest Tokyo is fundamentally reconsidering how it engages with Washington on arms procurement.

China’s gray zone tactics around the Senkaku Islands are even more dangerous than similar moves in the South China Sea. How is Japan responding?  

Managing risks and fortifying national security is critical while doing business with China.