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DEFENSE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 12, 2023
U.S. to boost military capabilities in Japan and step up cooperation amid China worries
Tokyo and Washington agreed to deploy a more agile and capable U.S. Marine unit to Okinawa, ramp up joint surveillance operations and expand the shared use of military facilities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 12, 2023
Taiwan officer reveals details of rare interaction with NATO
Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has no formal diplomatic relations with any NATO members.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 11, 2023
China says military flights are a response to U.S.-Taiwan ‘collusion’
The claim comes after U.S. lawmakers last month agreed to a spending bill that included $2 billion in weapons funding for Taiwan next year and as much as $10 billion through 2027.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 11, 2023
Thanks for the tanks, but send Ukraine Abrams and Leopards too
Western angst about deploying “offensive” weapons is misplaced. Ukraine's entire struggle is self-defense. They need the weapons.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 11, 2023
U.K.-Japan defense cooperation to intensify following landmark agreement
The deal is Tokyo's first such pact with a European nation and the country's third overall as it expands its number of global security partners.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 10, 2023
Kishida and Biden to 'set course' for alliance in first talks in Washington
Japan's new defense and security direction will play a key role in the talks, as Kishida is seeking Biden's strong endorsement of Tokyo's fresh strategy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023
China warns Australia to 'be careful' of Japan
Australia recently signed a new security pact with Japan, which some have seen as an attempt to limit Beijing's muscle in the Pacific region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 10, 2023
Looking for the endgame to Sino-U.S. competition
The question asked by some in the West is not “Do we want China to succeed or fail?” but rather, “How do we manage China's continuing rise?”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023
MSDF destroyer unable to navigate after apparently hitting rock
Live video broadcast by NHK showed the destroyer as crew members at the back of the vessel apparently attempted to sop up oil that had leaked from the ship.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 10, 2023
What to expect from North Korea in 2023
After a record-breaking year of missile launches, the new year could prove even more explosive as Kim Jong Un looks to build more advanced missiles and nuclear bombs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 10, 2023
Japan needs a full overhaul of its approach to security
The government recently released its latest defense documents — yet there is still much more to be considered.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 9, 2023
British and Australian units join GSDF paratroopers in training for first time
No troops from foreign countries other than the United States had participated in the training with Japanese units before Sunday's drills.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Perspectives
Jan 9, 2023
Technology remains key to geopolitical success
One of Japan's immediate challenges is to resolve tech supply chain issues and counter China's stranglehold of the world's semiconductor market.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 8, 2023
Frederick the Great’s advice for Ukraine negotiations
Kyiv and Moscow both grasp what the 18th-century King of Prussia understood: Diplomacy without arms is like music without instruments.

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