Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 3: The View From Japan’s Neighbors

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to South Korea: 3 Points to Watch

Advertisement In December 2022, Japan announced a new National Security Strategy, including a significant increase of the defense budget and the acquisition of offensive weaponry. While the decision has been praised among the hawks of U.S. and transatlantic foreign policymaking, it is stirring up old ghosts of Japanese militarism in East Asia. At the same … Read more

Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 2: The Ongoing Debates

Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 2: The Ongoing Debates

Advertisement In December 2022, Japan announced a new National Security Strategy, including a significant increase of the defense budget and the acquisition of offensive weaponry. While the decision has been praised among the hawks of U.S. and transatlantic foreign policymaking, it is stirring up old ghosts of Japanese militarism in East Asia. At the same … Read more

Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 1: The Historical Context

Japan’s New Security Strategy, Part 1: The Historical Context

Advertisement In December 2022, Japan announced a new National Security Strategy, including a significant increase of the defense budget and the acquisition of offensive weaponry. While the decision has been praised among the hawks of U.S. and transatlantic foreign policymaking, it is stirring up old ghosts of Japanese militarism in East Asia. At the same … Read more