Commentary / World Dec 30, 2020
The lesson of 2020: Security doesn’t mean what you think it does
by Jacob Parakilas
Science and technology will only take us so far when it comes to future threats, conventional or otherwise.
Commentary / Japan Oct 14, 2020
Understanding Japan’s future security relationships
by Michael MacArthur Bosack
Could the world be seeing the underpinnings of a new NATO-like alliance in Asia with the Quad? What would Japan’s role even be in such a security arrangement?
Commentary / World Jan 29, 2020
In the next war, soldiers will leave their smartphones at home
by Peter Apps
The U.S. and its allies have become used to being able to use whatever devices and communications they wished since the Berlin Wall fell. Those days are ending fast.
National / Politics | ANALYSIS Nov 13, 2019
Unwilling or unable? U.S. faces uphill battle in quest to save Japan-South Korea intel pact
by Jesse Johnson
As the days tick down before the expiration of a key military intelligence-sharing pact between Japan and South Korea, Washington is dialing up pressure on Seoul to reverse its decision to terminate the agreement. The only problem? Washington appears unable — or unwilling — to ...
National Oct 22, 2019
Emperor Naruhito's enthronement free of tensions that surrounded his father's ceremony
by Masumi Koizumi
The last time the event was held, three decades ago, extremists fighting against the imperial system carried out multiple terror attacks.
National Sep 12, 2019
Japan to mobilize over 9,000 police officers during Rugby World Cup
Japan will mobilize up to around 9,100 police officers to ensure safety during the Rugby World Cup starting Sept. 20, the National Police Agency said Thursday. A total of 48 matches will be played at stadiums in 12 prefectures in Asia's first Rugby World Cup ...
National / Politics Aug 26, 2019
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on Sunday agreed to cooperate to realize Tokyo's vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders said that their countries would discuss with the United States details of how the three should cooperate on ...
Asia Pacific Aug 1, 2019
U.S. set to push security strategy as Chinese maneuvers rattle region
Recent incidents involving Chinese ships in Southeast Asian waters are testing regional faith in Beijing's sincerity about maritime peace, and aiding a renewed U.S. push to build alliances with countries unnerved by China's assertiveness. Chinese maneuvering in energy-rich stretches of the South China Sea, including ...
Business / Tech Jul 18, 2019
Huawei says Italy's new 5G powers discriminate against the firm
Chinese telecom equipment group Huawei Technologies criticized the Italian government's newly beefed-up powers to intervene in the development of fifth-generation (5G) telecom services, saying they discriminated against the company. Luigi De Vecchis, chairman of Huawei Italia, made the comment in a parliamentary hearing after the ...
National Jun 27, 2019
On approach to Osaka G20, Trump whips up storm for Abe on defense and trade
by Jesse Johnson and Satoshi Sugiyama
Ahead of his departure for the G20 summit, U.S. President Trump appears to have reignited the controversy over the possibility of terminating the postwar defense pact with Japan.
Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS May 30, 2019
China-U.S. tensions loom large as Shangri-La Dialogue addresses Asian security issues
by J. Berkshire Miller
This weekend, Singapore will once again host — under the stewardship of the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS), the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD). The SLD is Asia's key venue to convene senior government officials, active military brass, scholars and other professionals to discuss Asian security ...
National May 15, 2019
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan plans to travel to Japan in early June, making his first visit to the country since taking up the post in January, sources familiar with the plan said Tuesday. Shanahan, whom President Donald Trump intends to nominate as his ...