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.
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."
Robust vaccine supply chain is key to ending the pandemic
Japan has a part to play in preventing the spread of infections and stopping the coronavirus from mutating.
COVID-19 shows that Japan needs to rebuild its infectious diseases strategy
The development of homegrown vaccines must be treated as a national security issue, to help fight future pandemics.
'Prelude to Pearl Harbor': With diplomatic lines drawn and soft power spent, a standoff emerges
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.”
How Japan can avoid losing out on the world stage
Tokyo must learn from its history of making bad decisions and being slow to deal with postwar crises.
After three U.S. strikeouts, will Afghanistan be the fourth?
A primary concern is the withdrawal could make the region far more unstable than it was previously — a pattern that the world has seen before.
How should Biden engage China?
Complete rupture and a “cold war” with China is one possibility, while peaceful and mutually beneficial coexistence is another and better option.
Jewish refugee's wartime escape from Nazis, aided by Japan diplomat, highlights unsung heroes
Around 300 people are believed to have traveled through Japan with visas issued by Yoshitsugu Tatekawa and other Japanese officials.
Swedish ambassador to Japan offers hints on making the best of paternity leave
Pereric Hoegberg wants Japanese fathers to take a more active role in parenting.
Japan prods firms to leave China, affecting ties with Beijing and Washington
The COVID-19 experience has left Abe with no choice but to step back from China’s embrace.
What will Tokyo’s postponed Olympics mean for Japanese politics?
The possibility of the 2020 Games' cancellation and the economic fallout created by the pandemic could deal a blow to Abe’s legacy.
