Japan Seeks Upgrade in American Security Alliance
In its island dispute with China, Japan isn’t sure if the United States have its back.
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Mounting Sino-Japanese Tension Amid Military Exercise
China bristles as Japan and the United States conduct joint military exercises in East Asia.
Japan’s Politics in Game of Brinkmanship Over Budget
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is counting on the opposition to avoid a fiscal cliff.
Nationalist Tokyo Governor Forms New Political Party
Shintaro Ishihara could play a key role in the formation of the next government.
Former Japanese Premier Could Return to Power
Concerns over the economy and national security could propel Shinzō Abe to power.
China Seen Wipping Up Anti-Japan Demonstrations
The party seems to allow protests to put pressure on Japan in an island dispute.
Japan’s Noda to Call Snap Election in November
The prime minister’s Democratic Party is unpopular but he has to call elections anyway.
Nationalism Fuels East Asian Island Disputes
Political ineptitude can cause otherwise minor territorial disputes to spin out of control.
Japanese-South Korean Relations on the Rocks
An island dispute resurfaces after South Korea delays implementation of an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
United States Consider Drone Deployment to East China Sea
The United States may deploy spy planes to keep watch on a disputed island chain.
Despite Defections, Noda’s Coalition Maintains Majority
Fifty lawmakers led by former ruling party president Ichirō Ozawa defected from Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s coalition.
Japanese Parliament Enacts Controversial Sales Tax
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda scores a victory with a consumption tax increase, despite opposition from within his own party.
South Korea Accepts Japanese Yellow Sea Deployment
South Korea raises no objections to Japan’s naval deployments against the North.
East-West Divide on Full Display in East Asia
China and Russia share interests in a region where the democracies form an alliance.
Vietnam Key to Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy
Relations between Japan and Vietnam are reaching the level of strategic partnership.