Commentary / Japan Jan 22, 2020
In the competition for Southeast Asia influence, Japan is the sleeper
Tokyo's insistence on the value of a rules-based order, the heart of its Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, has sunk in.
Brad Glosserman
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Commentary / Japan Jan 20, 2020
The state of the Japan-U.S. alliance at 60
Over the longer term, the alliance must cope with a growing sense of fatigue among the U.S. public about overseas engagements.
Commentary / World Jan 17, 2020
Tsai's challenges will intensify in her second term
The DPP victory in Taiwan's presidential election was just just a defeat for the opposition Kuomintang, but also for Beijing.
Commentary / World Jan 14, 2020
Overcoming the 'Putin paradox'
In his two decades of rule, Russia President Vladimir Putin has succeeded in making his nation a global player that punches far above its economic weight.
Commentary / World Jan 8, 2020
Soleimani's killing threatens to set the Mideast on fire
Trump is acting tough in hope that a show of determination will deter Iran, but hope is not a strategy.
Commentary / World Jan 7, 2020
The real China challenge
Japan has long struggled to find balance in its relations with Beijing; that effort continues.
Commentary / Japan Jun 11, 2019
Japan must prepare as the U.S. and China dig in
Tokyo will be increasingly squeezed between demands from its ally and those from its top export market and driver of its economy.
Commentary / Japan Nov 6, 2018
An opportunity for Tokyo and Seoul
Skillfully handling the wartime labor ruling could help put bilateral ties back on track.
Commentary / Japan Mar 5, 2018
Japanese firms must adapt to new national security economy
Economic statecraft for political purposes is the new coin of the realm, and Japan needs to adapt.
Commentary / Japan Jan 29, 2018
Abe sends the right message by attending Olympic ceremony
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to attend the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics opening ceremony will help Tokyo and Seoul move the cycle of action and reaction that has impeded Japan-South Korea relations for far too long.