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U.S.-Japan Alliance
The Trump-Abe Summit: More Than Meets the Eye
By James L. Schoff and Feng Lin
Looking beyond short-term crises to the long-term implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Japan Activates Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade
By Ankit Panda
Japan activates its equivalent of a marine unit for the first time since World War II.
Japan to Study Feasibility of New Long-Range Radar Site in Western Pacific
By Ankit Panda
Interest in the radar is spurred by increasing Chinese military activity in the western Pacific Ocean.
Japan’s Security Alliance Dilemma
By Koji Sonoda
Tokyo has serious concerns about the U.S.-North Korea dialogue and also the potential of nuclear war.
Why Are US Allies Japan and South Korea Drawing Closer to Russia?
By Magnus Lundström
Rational self-interest and energy security are more important than Western politics for US allies in Northeast Asia.
How Does Japan View the US View of Preemption on the Korean Peninsula?
By Robert Farley
The Trump administration has decided to rhetorically investigate a policy that neither Seoul nor Tokyo can genuinely support.
Japan’s Belt and Road Puzzle, Decoded
By Titli Basu
Japan's support for the Belt and Road is contingent on shaping China into a responsible global player.
How Did Japan Lose Its Air Superiority Advantage?
By Abraham Ait
Once one of the world’s most capable air forces, Japan now finds itself outmatched in air-to-air combat capabilities.
The North Korea Crisis in Regional Context
By J.M. Norton and Monte R. Bullard
A look at the geopolitical drivers of policy in North Korea, China, and elsewhere.
George Kennan’s Other Long Telegram — About the Far East
By Francis P. Sempa
The author of Cold War containment recommended U.S. retrenchment across the board in Asia.
Is Japan’s 'Nuclear Allergy' Being Cured?
By Aron Woonink
President Trump’s rhetoric and a highly threatening North Korea are chipping away at Japan's nuclear neuralgia.
Of Ospreys and Stallions: US Military Aircraft Accidents and Japanese Domestic Politics
By John Wright
Despite a strong alliance, Japan's stern response to U.S. military accidents is predictable.