Japan defense reforms

Within Japan, there are debates as to how new – and how hawkish – the 2022 National Security Strategy really is.

The ruling LDP is striving to ease weapon export rules, with Ukraine in mind, but faces pushback from its junior coalition partner. 

The Japanese prime minister's U.S. visit, and the latest 2+2 consultations, emphasized an even-closer alliance amid Japan's changing security posture.

Tokyo’s dramatic shifts on defense and China policy are likely to have ramifications for New Zealand.

From the Indo-Pacific to the Quad, Abe spearheaded the strategic concepts shaping the region today.

Over a year since his resignation, Abe's “power is substantial,” as is his legacy.

From economics to defense to politics, the Abe government has changed Japan.

North Korea's active summer poses a host of challenges to Japan's defense posture.

Can Shinzo Abe actually succeed in his plan to amend Article 9?

Looking back at 2015 and ahead to 2016 for Japan and PM Shinzo Abe.

The latest nuclear test underscores the challenges of Japan's relationship with North Korea.