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.
Commentary / Japan Apr 8, 2022
Tokyo’s tough stand against Moscow comes at a cost
by Robert E. Kelly
Tokyo's recent decision to line up with the West on sanctioning Russia is a serious shift for Japan, and one with the obvious cost of alienating Moscow in the Northern Territories dispute.
Commentary / Japan Feb 24, 2022
From the Ukraine crisis emerges a more resolute Japan
by Michael MacArthur Bosack
Japan's willingness to declare concretely Russia’s Ukraine actions as illegal and in violation of standing agreements is notable, as is its engagement with other world leaders.
Commentary / Japan Jul 11, 2019
Abe's art of the deal with Russia
by Hidetoshi Azuma
Abe may have showcased his deal-making prowess, but the country has crossed the Rubicon without a clear strategy to secure peace with Russia.
Commentary / Japan May 29, 2017
The hidden side of the Japanese-Russian summit
by Akihiro Iwashita
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's approach to Russia is looking increasingly risky.
Commentary / Japan | SENTAKU MAGAZINE Nov 22, 2016
The rapprochement between Japan and Russia risks being the trigger to reverse the pursuit of a closer alliance between Japan and the U.S.