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U.S.-Japan Alliance
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.
The Iran Deal and the US-Japan Alliance
By Craig Kafura
The deal has removed a thorn in the side of the U.S.-Japan relationship.
Where Is Asia in the US Presidential Debates?
By Jeffrey Hornung
Why are none of the U.S. presidential candidates talking about the most important region in the world?
Japan’s Controversial State Secrets Law: One Year Later
By Mina Pollmann
A year after the state secrets law passed, what impact is it having on freedom in Japan?
Will the United States Base 2 Aircraft Carriers in Japan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new study suggests that basing more ships overseas will help the overstretched U.S. Navy meet its global commitments.
Beyond Futenma: Okinawa and the US Base Conundrum
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. basing dispute on Okinawa goes much deeper than the debate over Futenma Air Station.
A First: Japanese and US Navies Hold Exercise in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Following Malabar 2015, a Japanese destroyer and a U.S. carrier are exercising together in the South China Sea.
Why Japan Won't Get Too Involved in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Domestic constraints will keep Japan from beefing up its security presence in the South China Sea.
Japan Stands Up: Leveraging CSD and the TPP
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from David Arase
Don't Expect Too Much of Japan's Defense Reforms
By Yuki Tatsumi and Mengjia Wan
Japan's defense policy is indeed gearing for change, but the changes are limited and rooted in the US-Japan alliance.
Japan’s Security Bills: Overpromising and Under-Delivering
By Tom Le
The new security bills risk disappointing both opponents and proponents.
New Equations in the Asia-Pacific as China Arrives as Military Power
By Harsh V. Pant
China's expanding and modernizing military power could change everything in Asia.
Okinawa Base Issue Heats up as Governor Rescinds Construction Approval
By Shannon Tiezzi
Okinawa Governor Onaga has moved to rescind the central government's permit to construct a new U.S. base.
Japan Pledges to Hold 'Intensive Talks' on Okinawa Base Issue
By Shannon Tiezzi
Tokyo will suspend construction on a new U.S. air base for one month in order to hold talks with Okinawan officials.
NSA Spying on Japan: The Fallout
By Mina Pollmann
WikiLeaks revelations about U.S. espionage against Japan could jeopardize Abe's security reforms.
Great Expectations During Japan Military Chief's US Visit
By Yuki Tatsumi
Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano got the red-carpet treatment during his visit to the U.S.
Abe's World War 2 Statement: Beyond History
By Gilbert Rozman
The factors shaping the Abe Statement are far more complex than historical issues alone.
Why US Allies Are Happy to Join China’s AIIB
By Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has swept up U.S. allies.
Abe’s Okinawa Problem
By Yuki Tatsumi
The deadlock between Tokyo and Okinawa is a vulnerability for the U.S.-Japan alliance writ large.