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U.S.-Japan Alliance
The Case for US-Japan Space Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
By Taro Sato
To combat China's space ambitions, Japan and the U.S. need a coordinated, regional approach.
Amid COVID-19, the US Needs to Rethink Its Approach to Host Nation Support Talks
By Jeffrey W. Hornung
Pushing for vastly increased contributions when Japan and South face looming recessions amid an ongoing pandemic will not serve U.S. interests.
What COVID-19 Means for the US-Japan Alliance
By Yuki Tatsumi and Yoshimitsu Sato
With both militaries having to fight the pandemic alongside their existing operations, how can the U.S. and Japan keep deterrence robust?
The Trump Administration Must Maintain America’s Indo-Pacific Basing Posture
By Melinda Madden
With Japan, the administration stands to damage relations at precisely the wrong time.
US Forces Japan Declares Public Health Emergency Amid Virus Fears
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Forces Japan takes precautions as COVID-19 spreads in Japan.
Can the US-Japan Alliance Handle Cyberattacks?
By Sonoko Kuhara
The alliance faces several challenges in any joint response to a major cyberattack.
Where No Alliance Has Gone Before: US-Japan Military Cooperation in Space
By John Wright
The U.S. and Japan could be the first military alliance to operate in space.
US, Japan Begin Northern Viper Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The exercise, initiated in 2017, takes place on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
New Ground-Launched Missiles for the US-Japan Alliance?
By Ankit Panda
How will the alliance address new challenges and opportunities in a post-INF world?
The Tough Road Ahead for US-Japan Host Nation Support Negotiations
By Yuki Tatsumi
With election season looming in the U.S., the question of Japan's financial contribution to the alliance could become politically fraught.
With Iran, North Korea Tensions in Headlines, Japan’s Defense Minister Visits US
By Mina Pollmann
Taro Kono’s trip included the usual rhetoric on the alliance, but a few surprises as well.
Japan’s Security Choices in an Uncertain East Asia
By Titli Basu
What kind of Japan will the region have to deal with in the coming decades?