Tag
World War II
Land-Based Coastal Defence Is Indeed No Joke
By Benjamin David Baker
Need more examples? Look to Northern Europe during WWII.
Could Japan Still Revise Comfort Women Statement?
By Clint Richards
Statements from within the ruling LDP suggest that the Kono Statement may not be the final word.
Why a Xi-Abe Meeting Is Not Important
By Zheng Wang
Given widespread popular dislike between China and Japan, a meeting between top leaders won't accomplish much.
China’s ‘Victory Day’ Celebration
By Shannon Tiezzi
How China remembers World War II has major implications on its relationship with modern-day Japan.
Yes, Hiroshima and Nagasaki Definitely Saved Lives
By Zachary Keck
The Pacific Realist responds to Ward Wilson about whether the atomic bombings of Japan saved lives or not.
Shinzo Abe Sent Note to Ceremony Honoring War Criminals
By Ankit Panda
The revelation will likely inhibit any improvement in relations between Japan and its neighbors in the short term.
Did Bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki Save Lives?
By Ward Wilson
The question goes to the heart of the debate about the utility of nuclear weapons and the rationale for keeping them.
Resolving Asia's History Wars Once and for All
By Zachary Keck
There's a painfully obvious solution to Asia’s history wars which no side even tries.
‘New Nationalism’ in Japan
By Dennis McCornac
A turn toward military normalization threatens Japan position as a peaceful international leader.
Secretary Kerry’s Visit to Solomon Islands
By Eileen Natuzzi
The US Secretary of State makes some history and updates a relationship.
VJ Day in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more Snowden revelations, a Central Asia-focused military drill, and Pope Francis' message to China. Friday links
Is China Threatening or Defending the Postwar Regional Order?
By Jin Kai
China believes that it is defending, rather than upsetting, the post WW2 regional order.