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U.S.-Japan Alliance
The JGSDF Has Answers to Questions From US PACOM Commander
By Nozomu Yoshitomi
Japan's Ground Self Defense Forces can help the U.S. Army establish coastal defense in the Asia-Pacific.
China: Pushing the Envelope in the East China Sea?
By Yuki Tatsumi
How the U.S. and Japan can respond to China's recent moves in the East China Sea.
US Navy Bans Alcohol Use for Okinawa Sailors
By Mina Pollmann
Sailors are also restricted to base after a series of crimes committed by U.S. personnel on the island.
Strategic Mercy: The Case for Japanese Hospital Ships
By Anthony W. Holmes
The platform of a hospital ship seems tailor-made for Japan's situation -- yet the country doesn't have one.
US Military Personnel Arrested in Okinawa—Again
By Yuki Tatsumi
A former U.S. marine is arrested for the murder or a 20-year-old woman, sparking protests in Japan.
How Trump Is Already Damaging US Alliances
By Tom Le
Trumping up reassurance in East Asia alliance management.
Obama to Make Historic Visit to Hiroshima
By Catherine Putz
Both domestic and international audiences will be watching the visit for an apology.
Donald Trump: A Reality Check for the US-Japan Alliance
By Yuki Tatsumi
Trump's rhetoric about the alliance is a good antidote to complacency.
The United States Can't Afford Trump's Policies Toward Northeast Asia
By Woo Jung-Yeop
America can't be made great again by abandoning long-standing allies like South Korea and Japan.
Why A Trump Presidency Would Be Bad For Asia
By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
Donald Trump's foreign policy would have negative repercussions for the Asia-Pacific region.
Robotics Diplomacy and the US-Japan Alliance
By James Schoff
Both the US and Japan are seeking help from private industry to advance high-tech innovation on robotics.
What One North Korean Abduction Might Mean for US-Japan Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
If a U.S. citizen is found to have been abducted by North Korea, it could highlight an issue that has long bedeviled Japan.