The Perilous Path of Japan’s New Leadership
The blowback from Japan’s militaristic turn will be far more extensive—and increasingly painful—for Japan itself.
Jan 29, 2026
Winter Sunshine: ROK Buttresses Ties with China
While our analysis shows the South Korean approach is in part guided by the necessity of better balancing, we must also conclude that Lee appears well-suited to this task, and all the more so because it’s the mature, philosophical value of the party and people he represents.
Jan 12, 2026
Japan’s Remilitarization Must Be Stopped
The entire world needs to come together to condemn—and stop—Japan’s accelerating militarism: For most of Asia, Japan’s remilitarization is the real survival-threatening situation.
Jan 6, 2026
Japan Should Face up to History, Correct Mistakes
Japan should correct course, reaffirm commitments, and contribute positively to a stable, predictable and cooperative East Asia.
Dec 4, 2025
Will Japan Be East Asia’s Version of Ukraine?
Japan joins U.S.-driven strategy for China containment.
Dec 1, 2025
Eight Reasons Japan’s Taiwan Gamble Is Bound to Fail
The overwhelming majority of nations around the world recognize and adhere to the one-China principle. For Japan to act against this principle is to act against the world.
Nov 27, 2025
Can the Asia-Pacific Tolerate a More Aggressive Japan?
Trade and development have by and large provided Japan with a certain degree of prosperity. It would indeed be foolish to sacrifice that prosperity for a policy that will only create tensions in the region, and even military conflict.
Nov 26, 2025
Not “Work, Work, Work,” Ms. Takaishi, But “Wisdom, Wisdom, Wisdom”
As Prime Minister of Japan, Takaishi must urgently rise above narrow nationalism and partisan reflexes and assume the responsibility that her office demands — to act as a true guardian of peace and harmony in a region where trust is fragile and history is still alive.
Nov 16, 2025
Lessons from History
As the world enters a new era of uncertainty, it is time for all nations—especially in Asia—to think beyond the divisions of the past. Global governance is not about dominance or alignment; it is about shared responsibility.
Oct 30, 2025
Honoring Sacrifice and Upholding Peace
The memory of the past must strengthen us in the present to assure that the world our fathers and grandfathers bequeathed to us after that horrible conflict will never again devolve into that world of chaos and devastation.
Sep 1, 2025
Stop Playing the Victim: Japan Must Acknowledge Its Role in WWII
Only by respecting history and learning from it can we truly embark on the path of peace and development.
Aug 19, 2025
What to Expect at the China, Japan, ROK Summit
When the three leaders meet, such matters as peace, stability, cooperation and prosperity will be on each of their minds.
May 27, 2024