The Elephant in the Room: An Imminent Danger to the Japan-US Alliance
On April 11, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio became only the second Japanese prime minister to …
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Deeper and Wider Defense Integration Tops Japan-US Summit Agenda
After wide-ranging talks on bilateral, regional, and international issues in Washington, U.S. President Joe Biden …
Biden-Kishida Summit: The Japan-US Alliance Has Gone Global
U.S. President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s “bold” leadership on a series of …
Sustained and Strategic Investments Needed for US-Japan Collaboration
A “historic” visit will take place, according to the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, when …
Making the Most of Japan-US Defense Industry Cooperation
On January 25, the White House announced an upcoming state visit by Japanese Prime Minister …
Japan’s Intervention in a Taiwan Contingency: It Depends
In recent years, Japan has faced increased threats from various directions: from Russia to the …
What Do US Indo-Pacific Allies Think of the Biden-Xi Summit?
Governments around the world were keeping a close eye on this week’s summit between Chinese …
Okinawa Is the Key to Japan’s Defense – Even If Okinawans Don’t Like It
Advertisement On September 4, the Japanese Supreme Court ruled that Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki is …
From Follower to Leader: Japan’s Emergence as a Fully-Fledged Regional Security Actor
Advertisement Japan no longer needs U.S. pressure to undertake a radical expansion in its defense …
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 …