US ICC Sanctions Pose a Test for Japan – The Diplomat
When the United States sanctioned International Criminal Court (ICC) President Akane Tomoko on August 18, Tokyo’s response was…
Japan’s So-Called ‘Rising Militarism’ and Japan-US Relations – The Diplomat
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for…
Japan’s Iran Dilemma: Oil, Alliances, and Nuclear Double Standards – The Diplomat
The large-scale Israeli-U.S. military strikes against Iran that began on February 28 – notably killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
Is Japan a Model Middle Power? – The Diplomat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum brought the concept of the “middle power”…
US Army sending Typhon missile systems to southern Japan for upcoming drills
U.S. Marines and sailors observe a U.S. Army Typhon missile system during training at Marine Corps Air Station…
Beyond China and the US: How Japan is Incrementally Rebalancing Its Foreign Policy – The Diplomat
When U.S. President Donald Trump visited his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for a two-day summit in mid-May, perhaps…
Why Does Okinawa Have So Many US Military Bases? – The Diplomat
In Japan, there are 76 exclusive-use U.S. military bases, hosted at the invitation of the Japanese government under…
Japan Voted for Change. What Does that Mean for the US Alliance? – The Diplomat
On July 20, Japan held the election for its House of Councillors, the upper house of the Diet.…
Allies at War: Japan-US Relations From the War on Terror to Today’s Iran Conflict – The Diplomat
Once upon a time there was a U.S. president who had a unilateralist streak and intervened in the…
Japan’s Foreign Policy Under Takaichi: Steady as She Goes – The Diplomat
For the past decade, Japan’s foreign policy has been organized around a strategic purpose: promote and defend the…
Air Force fighter wing in northern Japan unveils its new fleet of F-35As
An F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter sits on display during a ceremony inside a hangar at Misawa Air…