World / Politics Dec 10, 2021
Renewing democracy is 'defining challenge of our time,' Biden tells summit
The U.S. president said global freedoms were under threat from autocrats seeking to expand power, export influence and justify repression.
National / Politics Dec 5, 2021
Frayed Japan-South Korea ties preclude foreign ministers' talks
The Foreign Ministry's lack of enthusiasm is pronounced, considering that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held phone talks with Moon about 10 days after he took office on Oct. 4.
Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Dec 3, 2021
What Japan needs to do to boost its economic security
by Kazuto Suzuki
Through its Strategic Headquarters on the Creation of a New International Order, the ruling LDP is hoping to ensure Japan's economy can weather any storm.
Commentary / Japan Dec 3, 2021
Will Japan-South Korea relations ever get back on track?
by Yuki Tatsumi
There has been a fundamental shift in the dynamics surrounding bilateral ties, with both sides hardening their approach.
Asia Pacific Dec 2, 2021
U.S. and South Korea to update war plans while urging diplomacy with North Korea
by Phil Stewart and Hyonhee Shin
North Korea has continued to rebuff entreaties for diplomacy since U.S. President Joe Biden took over from Donald Trump, who had three summits with leader Kim Jong Un.
National Nov 17, 2021
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Malaysia as special envoy
Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the Southeast Asian country adopting its Look East policy aimed at emulating Japan's work ethic.
National / Politics Jul 16, 2021
China missing from itinerary for U.S. diplomat's second Asia tour
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to discuss North Korea, climate change and global health issues amid the ongoing pandemic with her Japanese and South Korean counterparts.
Asia Pacific / Politics Jun 27, 2021
On the one hand, they have promised the world a mild and benevolent China — on the other hand, they have promised domestic audiences a strong and assertive China."
Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Jun 11, 2021
Robust vaccine supply chain is key to ending the pandemic
by Yoshiyuki Sagara
Japan has a part to play in preventing the spread of infections and stopping the coronavirus from mutating.
Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Jun 6, 2021
COVID-19 shows that Japan needs to rebuild its infectious diseases strategy
by Kazuto Suzuki
The development of homegrown vaccines must be treated as a national security issue, to help fight future pandemics.
Books / Reviews | Books Jun 6, 2021
'Prelude to Pearl Harbor': With diplomatic lines drawn and soft power spent, a standoff emerges
by Martin Laflamme
Author John Gripentrog looks at the events and attitudes that paved the way to the Second World War in “Prelude to Pearl Harbor: Ideology and Culture in US-Japan Relations 1914-1941.”
Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing May 25, 2021
How Japan can avoid losing out on the world stage
by Yoichi Funabashi, Yuichi Hosoya and Ken Jimbo
Tokyo must learn from its history of making bad decisions and being slow to deal with postwar crises.