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World War II
How the End of World War II Changed Mongolia’s Fate
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The events surrounding the end of WWII cemented Mongolia's national independence and sovereignty.
Kazakhstan’s Slow Shift Away From Celebrating Victory Day
By Albert Otkjær
While the Soviet victory in World War II 80 years ago is still celebrated today, its form has changed to be less about Soviet heritage, and more about Kazakh national identity.
Myanmar Junta Boss to Attend World War II Victory Parade in Moscow
By Sebastian Strangio
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has made five trips to Russia since the February 2021 coup.
Japan, World War II, and the Murayama Statement
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Approaching the 80th anniversary of the war’s end, Tokyo must adopt the right historical perspective.
History’s Shadow on Japanese Prime Minister’s US Visit
By Patrick Regan and Mindy Kotler Smith
This week’s Japan-Philippines-U.S. trilateral summit comes alongside the 82nd anniversary of the Bataan Death March.
Why the Army Matters in the Indo-Pacific
By John C. McManus
If World War II teaches us anything, it is that navies, armies, and air forces are intertwined, but that ultimate victory depends on the control of key ground.
Malaysia Detains Chinese Ship on Suspicion of Looting British WWII Wrecks
By Sebastian Strangio
The Fuzhou-registered vessel was found to be carrying an artillery shell and scrap metal believed to be at least 80 years old.
Leaders of Japan, South Korea to Visit Memorial to Korean Victims of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
By Takahashi Kosuke
A visit by Kishida and Yoon to the Monument in Memory of the Korean Victims of the A-bomb will mark a watershed in the historic reconciliation between the two nations.
Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade
By Catherine Putz
It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Japanese Fighter Jets Visit Philippines for First Time Since 1945
By Sebastian Strangio
The two F-15s took part in a two-week exchange between the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and the Philippine Air Force.
2 Recent Books Provide Different Takes on the Firebombing of Tokyo
By Francis P. Sempa
Malcom Gladwell’s “The Bomber Mafia” and James M. Scott’s “Black Snow” continue the debate over U.S. military actions at the end of World War II.
Australia-Japan Relations: No Hostage to War Memory
By Shaun O'Dwyer
In the long term, reconciliation efforts and growing commercial relations with Japan helped dim bitter Pacific War memories in Australia.
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