Japan Seeks a New Blend of Soft With Hard Power
09/13/2012
Soft power is not enough to deal with the new dynamics in the Pacific region.
“Dynamic Defense” Of Japan: The North Korean Driver
09/11/2012
The reality of the North Korean threat has moved Japan towards shaping a "dynamic defense" strategy.
The Impact of Japan-Russian Tensions on a New Pacific Strategy
09/04/2012
A Russian-Japanese working relationship may be required to deal with the assertiveness of the PRC in the Pacific and beyond.
Japan and Russia: The Current Deadlock
09/02/2012
In his series on Japanese defense, Richard Weitz looks at the Russian dimension.
Russia as a Pacific Power: Tensions with Japan
08/30/2012
In his continuing look at the evolution of Japanese defense policy, Richard Weitz examines the Russian relationship.
Japan, the Iraq War, and More on the Coming Out Party
08/28/2012
Richard Weitz looks at Japanese policy towards the Iraq War.
Japan and the Coming Out Party
08/26/2012
The first piece on a series on the evolution of Japanese defense and security policy.
“Dynamic Defense” and the Japanese Defense White Paper 2012
08/16/2012
The latest White Paper lays out Japanese official thinking about the future