Japan and NATO: An Inevitable Partnership?

Japan and NATO: An Inevitable Partnership?

Advertisement “Ukraine today may be East Asia tomorrow.” This chilling statement – uttered by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio at the Shangri-la Security Dialogue summit in Singapore last year – perfectly encapsulates the growing sense of urgency over the security situation in Japan. Policymakers in Tokyo, far from standing still, have made proactive efforts to … Read more

Japan’s Regional and Global Leadership

Japan’s Regional and Global Leadership

Advertisement The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Naoko Aoki – an associate political scientist at the RAND Corporation and formerly with Kyodo News, Japan’s largest news agency – is the 365th in … Read more