Can the Quad Get Moving Again?
Nearly two years have passed since the leaders of the Quad—the four-nation framework comprising Japan, the US, India,…
Expert: After Iran, North Korea’s Nuclear Conviction Hardens
As the conflict in the Middle East shows no sign of abating, a newly confident North Korea is…
Japan to Provide $10 Billion to Help Asian Countries Secure Oil
Amid the escalating situation in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on April 15 that Japan…
Abductions Issue Resurfaces as Japan Eyes a Narrow Opening
At the Japan–US summit on March 19, the issue of North Korea’s abductions was reportedly raised as a…
Urgent Need for National Intelligence Council as Threats Increase
Led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the Cabinet has approved proposed legislation to establish a National Intelligence Council.…
An Emerging Pacific Shield to Counter China’s Expansionist Appetite
このページを 日本語 で読む As China sharpens its expansionist posture across the Indo-Pacific, Japan has made it clear that…
The Strait of Hormuz: Energy’s Achilles’ Heel
このページを 日本語 で読む Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has served as a stark reminder that the…
Lifting Arms Export Ban Will Work for Japan and Region’s Security
The chairmen of the ruling parties’ research commissions on security have recommended that the export rules for defense…
Iran, Trump, and the Strategic Challenge Facing East Asia
More than a week has passed since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. Several…
The Iran Crisis Can Benefit from Japan’s Maritime Minesweepers
Iran refused to abandon its nuclear weapons program, and now the United States and Israel have attacked it.…
Can US-Japan-South Korea Trilateralism Endure?
In recent years, the United States, Japan, and South Korea have moved to institutionalize trilateral relations in response…
Why Were India’s MILAN 2026 Naval Exercises Important?
The recently concluded multilateral naval exercises known as MILAN 2026 were important for the entire Indo-Pacific region. For…