U.S.-Japan Alliance

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

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

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

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.

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

Insights from Robert Ward.

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

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

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.

With both countries facing serious challenges at home, their leaders remained committed to building a personal rapport.

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.