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Kishida and Biden to vow bolstered defenses as Ukraine war looms large for Asia

National / Politics | FOCUS May 22, 2022

Kishida and Biden to vow bolstered defenses as Ukraine war looms large for Asia

by Jesse Johnson

Kishida is expected to use plans for boosted defense spending and a tougher public stance on China as a way to nudge Biden to more clearly recognize and address Tokyo’s concerns over Taiwan.

A clash of titans: The forgotten India-China border row

Commentary / World May 20, 2022

A clash of titans: The forgotten India-China border row

by Brahma Chellaney

Chinese President Xi Jinping has picked a border fight that he cannot win, and transformed a previously conciliatory India into a long-term foe.

Kishida to give keynote address at Shangri-La security summit

National May 19, 2022

Kishida to give keynote address at Shangri-La security summit

by Gabriel Dominguez

Sources said Kishida has confirmed his participation, marking the first time a Japanese prime minister will attend since Shinzo Abe’s appearance in 2014.

Does the Ukraine war herald a new era for Japan’s security policy?

Commentary / Japan May 18, 2022

Does the Ukraine war herald a new era for Japan’s security policy?

by Craig Kafura

Is the war in Ukraine creating a Japanese watershed moment? It might be up to Prime Minister Kishida.

Japan and Britain resolve jurisdiction issue in talks over military pact

National May 18, 2022

Japan and Britain resolve jurisdiction issue in talks over military pact

The Japan and U.K. governments have resolved the primary jurisdiction issue in talks regarding the legal status of Self-Defense Forces and British personnel while in each other's territory.

New economic security bill lays the foundation for real national security

Commentary / Japan May 17, 2022

New economic security bill lays the foundation for real national security

by Brad Glosserman

The new bill promotes self-reliance and innovation, which increases Japan’s value within the global production network.

50 years after Okinawa’s return, fears of conflict over Taiwan now a top concern

National | FOCUS May 13, 2022

50 years after Okinawa’s return, fears of conflict over Taiwan now a top concern

by Jesse Johnson

In the months and weeks ahead of the Sunday anniversary, a chorus of top officials have stressed how any Taiwan conflict would also be an emergency for Tokyo.

South Korea’s new president is likely a bland centrist, and that is OK

Commentary / World May 13, 2022

South Korea’s new president is likely a bland centrist, and that is OK

by Robert E. Kelly

The real divide between South Korea's right and left is over foreign policy. Change will be most evident here, and Japan particularly is likely to find a Yoon presidency easier.

On Okinawa's Miyako Island, residents cast a wary eye toward China

National May 13, 2022

On Okinawa's Miyako Island, residents cast a wary eye toward China

by Tim Kelly

Missiles deployed there, meant to target Chinese ships sailing in and out the Western Pacific, are the closest such weapons Japan has to China.

Making the case for NATO Indo-Pacific cooperation

Commentary / World May 11, 2022

Making the case for NATO Indo-Pacific cooperation

by Richard Solomon

Shifts in the balance of power from the U.S. to China, slowing world growth and increasing income inequality have changed the calculus of war and peace.

Japan will keep close eye on Russia's military moves: defense paper draft

National May 11, 2022

Japan will keep close eye on Russia's military moves: defense paper draft

Creating a chapter on the Ukrainian crisis in its 2022 white paper, the Defense Ministry will say that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a "serious violation of international law."

Microsoft has $1.3 billion at stake for combat goggles

Business / Tech May 10, 2022

Microsoft has $1.3 billion at stake for combat goggles

by Tony Capaccio

The project, which will under go a monthlong Pentagon test from May 23, aims to develop a "heads-up display” for U.S. ground forces, similar to those for fighter pilots.

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