Washington’s Allies? Japan, Germany and South Korea
Japan, Germany and South Korea are strikingly similar in terms of their relations with the US hegemonic order.
Japan
Japan’s Place in the Shifting Nuclear Order
Tokyo still upholds its official non-nuclear principles, but its broader security posture is becoming more complex and strategically ambiguous than…
The Breakdown in Japan-China Relations
The China-Japan crisis stems from the structural tension between China’s ideological framework, which centers Taiwan in regime legitimacy and national…
Japan Militarily Threatening China, Says Wang Yi in Talks With German Counterpart
China accused Japan of “exploiting the Taiwan question”—which Japan colonized from 1895 to 1945—to “provoke trouble and threaten China militarily.”
Japan Braces for Prolonged Diplomatic Freeze with China
The diplomatic chill has already led Beijing to rule out a potential encounter between Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang…
Japan Moves to Defuse Diplomatic Spat with China Over Taiwan
Chinese Consul General in Osaka, Xue Jian, posted — and then deleted — a social-media message declaring that “the dirty…
‘Strategic Complementarity’ Linking Ankara and Tokyo
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani’s visit to Ankara in August 2025 and his tour of Baykar facilities were concrete demonstrations…
Japan’s Chief Negotiator Defends Tariff Deal with the US
Under the new deal, U.S. tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts will remain at 15%, sharply higher than the…
US, South Korea to Tackle Troop Costs, China, and North Korea
There is even talk within the Pentagon of reducing the U.S. military presence in South Korea if an agreement cannot…
Trump Shock Pushes Japan Toward Rethinking Nuclear Taboo
Japan faces formidable political and cultural obstacles before it could even consider acquiring nuclear weapons.
Japan to Supply $6.5B in Stealth Frigates to Australia
For Japan, the deal to sell Stealth Frigates to Australia marks its largest-ever arms export since it began loosening post–World…
US: Prioritizing ‘Asia First’ Sparks Controversy Over European Allies
The future direction of US grand strategy remains uncertain.
U.S. President Biden to Host Trilateral Summit with Japan and South Korea
During a NATO summit in Washington DC, the U.S. is also expected to hold talks with Japan and South Korea…
Japan Approves Plan to Export Fighter Jets, Breaking from Pacifist Tradition
Japan aims to support its defence industry and enhance its military capabilities by expanding into international markets.
China Retains Position as World’s Top Auto Exporter, Surpassing Japan
China’s continued success in exporting vehicles will shape the future of the automotive industry, with a forecast of 5.4 million…
Japan’s Patriot Missile Export to US Triggers Russian Warning
Japan’s recent approval to export PAC-3 missiles follows the country’s significant shift in military export policy, marking the first time…
Diplomatic Breakthrough: China and Japan Pledge Cooperation Amidst Tensions
Talks between China and Japan could set a precedent for conflict resolution and cooperation in a region fraught with complexities.
North Korea-Russia Alliance Draws International Condemnation over Weapons Supply
Japan, South Korea and the US’s fears about South Korea and its relationship with Russia aren’t unfounded.
How India Uses Buddhism in Its Foreign Policy
Buddhism diplomacy has become an organizing principle of Modi’s ‘Act East’ policy, which aims to counter China’s growing influence in…
Japan: Military Expansion amidst National Decline
Self-righteous and dogmatic, the psychology in the New Year photo is reminiscent of darker days in Japan—darker days that may…
The Contested Waters of the South China Sea
Could the South China Sea Be the Next Hotbed for Armed Conflicts?
Ukraine: The Lesson Japanese Policy-Makers Won’t Learn
Japanese who naively believe that the Americans will always be there for them need to take a long, hard look…
