Japan’s Foreign Policy: From “Trading Firm” To International Security Actor
08/15/2012
Changing conditions led the Japanese government to expand dramatically its involvement in international political-military issues during the past decade.
Allies and the F-35: Getting on With It
06/24/2012
A new approach to Allies and global reach is inherent in the F-35 program.
Japan to Purchase First 4 F-35As, June 2012
06/15/2012
Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister of Defense, Shu Watanabe, revealed at the House of Representatives Security Council that Japan and the U.S. would seal a contract to purchase first four F-35s before June 30. Both Governments have almost agreed on the unit price 10.2 billion JPY, 300 million JPY higher than the…
The Territorial and Maritime Dispute between Japan and China in the East China Sea
05/20/2012
Japanese and Chinese tensions in their maritime domains is a key element shaping the future of Asian security.
Another North Korean Missile Launch: How to Prepare for Realistic Strategic Deterrence?
04/11/2012
What is the difference between a test and a strike when dealing with such a secretive regime?
Re-Crafting Asian Defense: The Chinese and Vietnamese Weigh In
01/16/2012
The Chinese are paying attention to our strategic re-think in the Pacific.
The Japanese F-35 Decision: A Building Block in A New Pacific Strategy
01/08/2012
The Japanese understand the opportunity to leverage the F-35 combat systems enterprise and is a key reason why the Japanese down selected the aircraft.
Pacific Strategy XIII: Re-Working South Korean Defense
10/27/2011
10/27/2011 -By inserting F-35As, one could start to meet the Sec Def pledge on South Korean defense and re-enforce the defense of Japan.