Japan released a new military strategy on Friday that labeled China as an unprecedented "challenge" and outlined a major overhaul of Japan's military that marks the biggest shift away from Tokyo's post-World War II policy of pacifism. The strategy includes policies...
Japan to Buy US-Made Tomahawk Missiles in Another Move Away From Pacifism
Japan is set to purchase hundreds of US-made long-range Tomahawk missiles in the latest sign that Tokyo is moving away from the pacifism that was outlined by its post-World War II constitution, The Washington Post reported on Monday. The purchase will give Japan...
Japan to Increase Military Budget By 56% Over Five Years
Japan is planning a massive boost in military spending that will increase its defense budget by 56% over the next five years to $318 billion. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ordered his ministers to raise the spending levels on Monday in the latest sign that...
US, Allies Warn North Korean Nuclear Test Would Draw ‘Unprecedentedly Strong’ Response
Wendy Sherman was in Tokyo
Kamala Harris Says US Will Operate ‘Undaunted, Unafraid’ in Taiwan Strait
Harris made the comments while in Japan
Japanese Lawmakers Make Rare Taiwan Visit to Discuss Potential Conflict
The delegation met with President Tsai
Japan Spots Chinese, Russian Warships Near Disputed Senkaku Islands
The Senkakus are uninhabited islands in the East China Sea
At Tokyo Summit, Quad Leaders Announce New Initiatives to Counter China
The Quad launched a maritime security initiative
Biden Launches Asia-Pacific Economic Framework Meant to Counter China
Details of the plan are not clear at this point
US, Japan Preparing Statement Pledging to ‘Deter’ China
Washington and Tokyo have escalated their rhetoric toward Beijing