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50 Years After US Occupation, Okinawa Continues to Resist Military Bases

50 Years After US Occupation, Okinawa Continues to Resist Military Bases

By Thisanka Siripala
The burden of hosting U.S. military bases continues to be a serious issue for Okinawa, even half a century after its return to Japan.
Japan to Co-develop Future Fighter F-X With UK

Japan to Co-develop Future Fighter F-X With UK

By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan may choose BAE Systems, not Lockheed Martin, to support Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in developing next-generation fighter aircraft.

Biden to Make First Asia Trip in May

Biden to Make First Asia Trip in May

By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. president will be visiting South Korea and Japan from May 20-24.

It’s Time for a Japan-US Pandemic Partnership

It’s Time for a Japan-US Pandemic Partnership

By James Gannon
Beyond their moral responsibility, Japan and the United States have compelling interests in doing more together to battle COVID-19 internationally.

AUKUS: Lessons for Japan’s Defense Industry

AUKUS: Lessons for Japan’s Defense Industry

By Yuki Tatsumi
If Japan’s leaders were surprised to be left out, they shouldn’t be. The culture surrounding Japan’s defense industry is not ready for an AUKUS-like partnership.
In a First, US Jets Will Fly Off a Japanese Warship This Fall

In a First, US Jets Will Fly Off a Japanese Warship This Fall

By Steven Stashwick
Marine Corps F-35B fighters will operate off Japan’s modified “helicopter destroyers.”

Japan’s Military Role in the Indo-Pacific

Japan’s Military Role in the Indo-Pacific

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Robert Ward.
Rhetoric Aside, America’s Asian Partners Are Giving Up on Their Own Defense

Rhetoric Aside, America’s Asian Partners Are Giving Up on Their Own Defense

By Justin Logan
When it comes to burden-sharing, banging the table doesn’t work -- doubt about the U.S. commitment does.

USMC Force Design 2030: US Marines and the Indo-Pacific

USMC Force Design 2030: US Marines and the Indo-Pacific

By Alec Bohlman
The new vision for the U.S. Marine Corps will impact cooperation with allies as well.

A Taiwan Contingency and Japan’s Counterstrike Debate

A Taiwan Contingency and Japan’s Counterstrike Debate

By Scott W. Harold and Satoru Mori
Japan’s increasing recognition that Taiwan is crucial to its own security has implications for Japan’s domestic defense debates and the Japan-U.S. alliance.

‘Joe-Yoshi’ Spirit Buoys Japan-US Alliance in Turbulent Seas

‘Joe-Yoshi’ Spirit Buoys Japan-US Alliance in Turbulent Seas

By Scott W. Harold
With both countries facing serious challenges at home, their leaders remained committed to building a personal rapport.
The Biden-Suga Summit: What to Expect

The Biden-Suga Summit: What to Expect

By Joshua W. Walker
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.

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