Since overturning a ban on arms exports last year, Tokyo has made cautious progress on defense cooperation.

Why the United States should close the credibility gap in a tense region.

In the East Asian regional context, Japan’s changing security posture is not the force for peace Tokyo claims it is.

The current U.S. security posture in East Asia leaves it with few options should a crisis escalate.

Despite concerns, with quality leadership bilateral security ties should continue to thrive.