
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.
Does the Ukraine war herald a new era for Japan’s security policy?
Is the war in Ukraine creating a Japanese watershed moment? It might be up to Prime Minister Kishida.
Tokyo’s tough stand against Moscow comes at a cost
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.
From the Ukraine crisis emerges a more resolute Japan
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.
Abe's art of the deal with Russia
Abe may have showcased his deal-making prowess, but the country has crossed the Rubicon without a clear strategy to secure peace with Russia.
The hidden side of the Japanese-Russian summit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's approach to Russia is looking increasingly risky.
The rapprochement between Japan and Russia risks being the trigger to reverse the pursuit of a closer alliance between Japan and the U.S.