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US-Japan Relations
![US, Japan Overhaul Mutual Defense Guidelines US, Japan Overhaul Mutual Defense Guidelines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-06_07-33-44.jpg)
US, Japan Overhaul Mutual Defense Guidelines
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. and Japan released an interim report this week on their ongoing efforts to revise their alliance's guidelines.
![The Coming Overhaul in US-Japan Defense Cooperation The Coming Overhaul in US-Japan Defense Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-06_07-33-44.jpg)
The Coming Overhaul in US-Japan Defense Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
U.S. and Japanese officials will release a report Wednesday outlining new guidelines for bilateral defense cooperation.
![Will the U.S. Really Defend Japan? Will the U.S. Really Defend Japan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-26_09-10-12.jpg)
Will the U.S. Really Defend Japan?
By Paul Sracic
Despite the president’s statements, the reality appears much more complicated.
![No, the US-Japan Security Treaty Isn’t One-Sided No, the US-Japan Security Treaty Isn’t One-Sided](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-26_13-07-25.jpg)
No, the US-Japan Security Treaty Isn’t One-Sided
By Stephen Stapczynski
The treaty gives the US benefits within the Asia-Pacific region that far outweigh the costs.
![No, the US Won't Back South Korea Against Japan on Dokdo No, the US Won't Back South Korea Against Japan on Dokdo](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-04_12-14-10.jpg)
No, the US Won't Back South Korea Against Japan on Dokdo
By Ankit Panda
President Obama backing Japan on the Senkaku Islands has caused South Korea to ask questions about Dokdo.
![US-Japan Relations and Obama’s Visit to Japan US-Japan Relations and Obama’s Visit to Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-23_11-22-51.jpg)
US-Japan Relations and Obama’s Visit to Japan
By Yo-Jung Chen
Both countries face some delicate tasks during the US president’s stopover.
![Political Uncertainties Deepen Over US Okinawa Air Base Political Uncertainties Deepen Over US Okinawa Air Base](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-19_18-35-15.jpg)
Political Uncertainties Deepen Over US Okinawa Air Base
By Justin McDonnell
The U.S. military presence in Okinawa continues to be a fraught issue for Japan.
![China’s ADIZ and the Japan-US response China’s ADIZ and the Japan-US response](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/5036199542_3a9053e847_b.jpg)
China’s ADIZ and the Japan-US response
By Robert Dujarric
Japan and the U.S. will need to carefully calibrate their response to China’s new Air Defense Identification Zone.
![Rebalancing Alliances: The Forgotten Side of the US Pivot Rebalancing Alliances: The Forgotten Side of the US Pivot](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18779_52809c120c919.jpg)
Rebalancing Alliances: The Forgotten Side of the US Pivot
The rebalancing of the US-Japan and US-ROK alliances proves that the pivot to Asia is alive and well.
![US Grows Concerned About Japan’s Military Revival US Grows Concerned About Japan’s Military Revival](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sizes/thumbnail/2457_52438271ebfd9.jpg)
US Grows Concerned About Japan’s Military Revival
Despite prodding Tokyo to shoulder more of its defense for years, Washington is growing uneasy at this prospect.
![America’s “Hidden Hand” in the Proposed Abe-Xi Summit America’s “Hidden Hand” in the Proposed Abe-Xi Summit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/1052_5242ac4f78782.jpg)
America’s “Hidden Hand” in the Proposed Abe-Xi Summit
Japan PM Shinzo Abe is calling for a summit with Xi Jinping. Did the US play a role in this?
![It’s Military Drill Season in the East China Sea It’s Military Drill Season in the East China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/2527_524382ef0b166.jpg)
It’s Military Drill Season in the East China Sea
With diplomacy stalled, nations are turning to military exercises to signal to adversaries.