Commentary / World Jan 17, 2021
Trump’s whiplash diplomacy on Taiwan
Despite the advances the Trump administration made with Taiwan, it left two important actions incomplete, which makes his electoral defeat unfortunate for supporters of Taiwan.
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Commentary / Japan Nov 16, 2020
Remembering the Okinawa rape incident that changed Japan-U.S. military relations
It was twenty-five years ago nearly to the day, following the tragic early September 1995 rape of an Okinawan school girl in Kin Village, Okinawa Prefecture, by three U.S. servicemen — two Marines and a Navy medic — that the Commander-in-Chief U.S. Pacific Command ...
Commentary / Japan Sep 3, 2020
The 1995 Okinawa rape that shook U.S.-Japan ties
Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 4, 1995, a 12-year-old girl was abducted, beaten and raped in the village of Kin, Okinawa Prefecture, by three U.S. servicemen — two marines and a naval medic.
Commentary / Japan Aug 31, 2020
Prepare for the next disaster with mutual support agreements
Organizations like schools and companies can stand ready to help each other immediately after a crisis hits.
Commentary / Japan Aug 12, 2020
The Nagasaki bombing wasn't the last aerial attack on Japan
Civilians always pay the highest price in war.
Commentary / Japan Jul 13, 2020
The assassination attempt of Nobusuke Kishi
Like many aspects of Japanese society, and the mix of politics, money, and the underworld, we may never know what actually happened.
Commentary / Japan Jun 29, 2020
Study of Okinawan history falls casualty to COVID-19
The global pandemic has left Okinawa's tourist industry reeling.
Commentary / Japan Jun 17, 2020
How Eisenhower's June 1960 trip to Okinawa became a catalyst for reversion
Petitions became protests, and demands became demonstrations.
Commentary / Japan Jun 9, 2020
Was the front door worth it?
The Hagerty Incident would affect Japan-U.S. relations for years to come.
Commentary / Japan Jun 2, 2020
How one man’s efforts saved Japan's postwar democracy and the SDF
Defense Agency Director-General Munenori Akagi opposed using the Self-Defense Forces to put down civil disturbances.