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World War II
What If Japan Had Won The Battle of Midway?
By Benjamin David Baker
One of the most decisive battles of the Second World War could have ended up very differently. Be glad it didn’t though.
Why Post-WWII Reconciliation Failed in East Asia
By Robert Farley
The legacy of the war endures, impacting modern regional relations.
How Japan Views History
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan’s memorials and museums shape national narratives on how to remember the war, honor the dead, and ensure peace.
UNESCO Accepts China's Nanjing Massacre Documents
By Bochen Han
Japan is not happy with the UN body's decision.
September 2, 1945: When Japan Surrendered
By Ankit Panda
Imperial Japan's demise led to the emergence of the country we know today.
When the US and China Were Allies
By Shannon Tiezzi
70 years ago, the U.S. was full of pro-Chinese propaganda, encouraging friendship with a wartime ally.
Let's Keep the Abe Statement in Perspective
By Brad Glosserman
It is important to distinguish between the man making the statement and the country he leads.
Abe Stokes History Wars by Avoiding Apology
By Jeff Kingston
With his 70th anniversary statement, the Japanese prime minister fails the test of history.
Abe Focuses on Japan’s 'Lessons Learned'
By Sheila A. Smith
Some might focus on what the Japanese PM did not say; but what he did say was interesting ... and important.
Giulio Douhet and the End of the Pacific War
By Francis Sempa
The horrors of the strategic bombing of Japan in WWII followed the advice of this Italian author.
The 100 Days That Ended the ‘White Man’s Burden’ in Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In just three months, the Imperial Japanese Army ended 150 years of European domination of Asia.
ANZUS and Asia – Part 1: Mahan, Midway and Modernity
By Andrew Davies and Benjamin Schreer
How central is Australia to the Asian regional order?