Shinzo Abe’s legacy reshapes the Asia-Pacific
The regional trade pact and security agreement that were championed by Japan’s former prime minister look likely to shape Asia’s geopolitical landscape for a long time to come.
Japan to host 'Quad' meeting with U.S., Australia and India next year
Diplomatic sources have previously indicated that Tokyo has explored the idea of hosting the second in-person Quad summit, hoping to convene it as early as next spring.
Kishida makes global debut, but offers few clues on foreign policy and security plans
Experts said it may have been difficult to achieve "much of substance" in Kishida's diplomatic debut, given he had only hours in Glasgow in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's election.
Kishida and Biden agree to beef up alliance in first in-person talks
Kishida said that he had agreed with Biden to meet again at the earliest date possible, which could be later this year, to have more "thorough" discussions.
Bold foreign policy moves unlikely as Kishida bides time ahead of Upper House election
Kishida has laid out pressing foreign policy priorities — from a tougher stance on China to bolstering the U.S.-Japan alliance. But don’t expect radical changes from the new leader.
Nuclear-powered submarines for Australia? Maybe not so fast.
Complications could slow or sink the whole endeavor, leaving gaps in defenses and questions about security promises kept.
The ASEAN meeting included talks with Japan, the U.S., Australia and China that reaffirmed the organization’s “centrality” to those countries’ thinking about the region.
Kishida and India's Modi agree to work toward free and open Indo-Pacific
The two agreed to "elevate Japan and India's special strategic and global partnership to a new level" and plan for the Japanese leader to visit India "at an appropriate time."
Japan faces a rapidly changing Indo-Pacific strategic environment
Tokyo has witnessed several significant political, economic and military developments over the past month following the full withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
'Quad' and AUKUS put Biden's Indo-Pacific shift under microscope
The U.S. is focusing on an intensifying competition with China via "Quad" summits and the AUKUS partnership, but the White House may need to be more clear in its regional strategy.
With wary eye on China, 'Quad' leaders press for free Indo-Pacific
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia vowed to pursue a free and open Indo-Pacific region "undaunted by coercion."
