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Why a new Asia policy is needed under Biden

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Jan 17, 2021

Why a new Asia policy is needed under Biden

by Yoichi Funabashi

During the four years of the Trump administration, the U.S. has been left behind in efforts to construct a new regional architecture in the Asia-Pacific.

How Japan can lead a free and open Indo-Pacific

Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Jan 12, 2021

How Japan can lead a free and open Indo-Pacific

by Yuichi Hosoya

As a friend of the U.S. and a key trading partner for China, Japan has a role to play in calming tensions in the region.

The U.S. Pacific Deterrence Initiative: A chance to turn the corner in Asia

Commentary / Japan Dec 15, 2020

The U.S. Pacific Deterrence Initiative: A chance to turn the corner in Asia

by Brad Glosserman

This year’s NDAA includes the Pacific Deterrence Initiative , which while a virtual drop in the budget — at $2.2 billion — is a potentially big deal for regional security.

Biden lacks strategic clarity on China

Commentary / World Dec 10, 2020

Biden lacks strategic clarity on China

by Brahma Chellaney

Aiding China’s rise was the greatest mistake of U.S. foreign policy in the post-World War II period. The U.S. actively contributed to the rise of its most formidable competitor

Five takeaways from the Australia-Japan defense ministers' joint statement

Commentary / Japan Oct 22, 2020

Five takeaways from the Australia-Japan defense ministers' joint statement

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

For Japan, it provides a standard for which other potential security partners like the U.K., Canada and the Philippines can follow.

Now is a good time for Japan to re-focus on quality infrastructure lending in the Indo-Pacific

Commentary / Japan Oct 18, 2020

Now is a good time for Japan to re-focus on quality infrastructure lending in the Indo-Pacific

by Vindu Mai Chotani and Yoichiro Sato

Tokyo must promote both the quality of output from the increasing number of new infrastructure initiatives it is signing and re-approach some of the older projects.

How to build a better 'Quad'

Commentary / World Oct 9, 2020

How to build a better 'Quad'

by Stephen Nagy

The Quad ’s future will mostly depend on the trajectory of China’s development in the coming years.

The 'Quad' offers hope for a free and open Indo-Pacific

Editorials Oct 8, 2020

The 'Quad' offers hope for a free and open Indo-Pacific

Mounting concern about Chinese behavior prompted the four countries that make up the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue to resurrect the forum in 2017.

The Quad Security Dialogue in Tokyo: Who will join next?

Commentary / Japan Oct 7, 2020

The Quad Security Dialogue in Tokyo: Who will join next?

by Kuni Miyake

The four foreign ministers basically echoed each other's positions and agreed to meet regularly. The real question, however, is who, if any, will join the Quad next.

Suga’s national security agenda

Commentary / Japan Oct 7, 2020

Suga’s national security agenda

by Thomas Cynkin

Unfortunately for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, there will be no honeymoon period during which he can comfortably settle into his new job.

'Suganomics' and India-Japan economic ties: A seven-point plan

Commentary / Japan Oct 6, 2020

'Suganomics' and India-Japan economic ties: A seven-point plan

by Jagannath Panda

Suga’s clear global focus can be an advantage for India and Indian talent as it may open more doors for educational and professional exchanges between citizens.

Rest of Asia will miss Abe more than Japan will

Commentary / Japan Sep 4, 2020

Rest of Asia will miss Abe more than Japan will

by Mihir Sharma

Asian democracies will have to hope that Japan continues down the path Prime Minister Shinzo Abe laid out.

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