Japan Authorizes Fighter Jet Exports under GCAP
Tokyo is taking another step away from its post-WWII pacifist tradition and toward greater defense industry integration with key partners.
Shared Goals, Divergent Paths: US-ROK-Japan Relations
The outcomes of an upcoming US-ROK-Japan trilateral summit could well determine the future alignment of one of the most important geopolitical dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan: New Leader, Old Geopolitics
Japan’s new leader can expect to face ongoing hostility in East Asia and a warm welcome from India.
COVID-19 and the Japan-South Korea Trade Dispute
The Japan-South Korea trade dispute didn’t predate COVID-19, but it’s certainly making the pandemic’s economic impact even worse.
Trump’s East Asia Headache: South Korea-Japan Spat Deepens
Historical animosities are devolving into a full-fledged trade war between key US allies in East Asia.
Backgrounder: Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force Naval Build-Up
The Abe government has opted for a two-track approach to naval modernization: balance against China’s growing capabilities and escape the military constraints of Japan’s post-war constitution.
Japan’s Rare Earth Mineral Discovery Could be a Geopolitical Game Changer
Japan’s massive rare earth mineral discovery could break China’s monopoly and recast bilateral relations between the two countries.
An October Surprise in Japan Elections?
In calling for early elections, Shinzo Abe may have sealed his own political fate.
US THAAD Deployed to South Korea
The THAAD deployment in South Korea could be a game-changer in East Asia security, and China and Russia are not happy about it.
The TPP’s Loss is China’s Gain
Trump has made good on his promise to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and it will fundamentally shake up geopolitical outlook of East Asia.