Craig Mark, Temple University Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s state visit to the White House has already resulted in one of the most
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Biden and Japan’s Kishida Forge New Partnership, Eyeing China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday unveiled plans for military cooperation and projects ranging from
South Korea’s Foreign Policy on the Ballot
All eyes are on South Korean voters as they head to the polls for pivotal parliamentary elections that could upend President Yoon Suk-yeol’s domestic
Is Japan Joining AUKUS? Not Formally — Its Cooperation Will Remain Limited for Now
John Blaxland, Australian National University With Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visiting Washington this week, rumors have circulated that
First U.S.-Japan-Philippines Summit to Boost Defense Ties
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines head to Washington this week for a first trilateral summit aimed at boosting defense ties, hot on the heels
Japan Tees Up Abe’s Ex-Interpreter to Help Chart Course With Trump
Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe’s side, helping Japan’s then-leader to understand Donald Trump as they navigated contentious
How Australia and Japan Can Boost Minilateralism to Counter Chinese Influence
Middle powers such as Australia and Japan have leveraged minilateral relationships to achieve shared security and economic objectives. But since the
The Quad’s Growing Focus on Maritime Security
The rise of minilateral initiatives in the Indo-Pacific has attracted worldwide attention as it appears to be a response to the region’s changing
Countries Around Taiwan Are Lining Up Against China. But It’s Not Altruism or Love of Democracy That’s Driving It
At the end of November, the United States Coast Guard began conducting a course in vessel boarding with experts from the Philippines, Malaysia and
Now Is the Time for Japan to Join AUKUS
In a report on the Indo-Pacific Tilt, the U.K. House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee stated that there would be greater technology and security
Can ASEAN and Japan Buttress the International Legal Order?
In 1973, Japan decided to start informal relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) before formalizing with the convening of
Japan-South Korea-U.S. Relations Thawed, But Not Warm Enough
The August 18, 2023 summit that brought together the leaders of Japan, South Korea and the United States at Camp David was rightly hailed as a