A Chronicle of American Attitudes toward Japan’s Nuclear Armament
A recent opinion piece in the United States advocating for Japan’s nuclear armament is generating complex reverberations. Though…
Takaichi Shines a Glimmer of Hope for North Korean Abduction Victims
It has been less than a month since Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister. Soon after…
Takaichi and Lee Put Pragmatism Above Ideology at APEC Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met on October 30 on the sidelines…
LDP Leadership Hopefuls, Take a Stand on North Korean Nuclearization
Lawmakers vying to lead the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) need to speak out about national security. So too…
The Blind Spot: US Liberal Bias and the Reality of Japanese Politics
My longtime acquaintance, Clyde Prestowitz, voiced his frustration that he could make no sense of Japanese politics by…
Charlie Kirk in Tokyo: Japanese Reflections After His Assassination
The death of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a shooting at Utah Valley University has drawn international…
Ishiba’s Departure Stirs Uncertainty in Japan–South Korea Détente
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to resign on September 7 is sending ripples across the sea. In…
Good Intentions Can’t Disguise Foreign Ministry Miss in ‘Hometown’ Fiasco
Recently, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) designated each of the four Japanese cities as a “hometown” of…
Chinese Distortions of History Can No Longer Be Ignored
The film Nanjing Zhaoxiangguan, a war story about the occupation of Nanjing by the Japanese Imperial Army in…
Does South Korea Truly Want Forward-Looking Ties with Japan?
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba while he was in Japan on Saturday,…
Trade Deal Puts Japan–US Alliance on a New Economic and Strategic Footing
Japan and the United States have finalized a sweeping new trade agreement. It aims to deepen cooperation across…
James E Auer Burial at Sea Reflects Lifetime of Building Japan-US Trust
Recently, I had the honor of participating in the burial at sea ceremony for the ashes of James…