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
Advertisement The defense chiefs of Japan and the United States have confirmed that the two nations will take all possible measures against North Korea’s missiles. Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu held talks in Tokyo on June 1 with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who is visiting Japan on the way to the annual Shangri-La Dialogue … Read more
Advertisement Okinawa, the southernmost Japanese prefecture where many Japanese choose to spend their holidays thanks to its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, has evolved into the battleground of a long-running conflict. For over 60 years, the local populace has voiced its discontent with the presence of U.S. military outposts on the islands. One of … Read more