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Japan’s Official Security Assistance: The Sleeping Giant Stirs?
April 11, 2023

Japan’s Official Security Assistance: The Sleeping Giant Stirs?

By James Kaizuka
Tokyo’s new security framework plays to Japan’s existing strengths by deepening existing partnerships, but remains constrained by long-standing norms and sensitivities. 

JICA’s VP on TICAD8 and Japan’s Approach to Africa
June 28, 2022

JICA’s VP on TICAD8 and Japan’s Approach to Africa

By Raphael Obonyo
“Now is the time that we, as an international community, must come together to help Africa build back better from COVID-19 as well as the Ukraine crisis.”
Japan’s Changing ODA Diplomacy
February 10, 2022

Japan’s Changing ODA Diplomacy

By Daisuke Akimoto
From ending aid to China to a new emphasis on health amid the pandemic, Japan’s Official Development Assistance is evolving.

Looking Beyond 1 Percent: Japan’s Security Expenditures
April 03, 2018

Looking Beyond 1 Percent: Japan’s Security Expenditures

By Crystal Pryor and Tom Le
To understand Japan's security priorities, we have to consider more than the total defense budget.

A Rising Sun Over the Antilles: Japan’s New Era of Caribbean Investment
January 26, 2017

A Rising Sun Over the Antilles: Japan’s New Era of Caribbean Investment

By Andrew Lumsden
Over the past two years, Japan has stepped up its engagement with Caribbean nations.

Can Japan Challenge China in Africa?
September 16, 2016

Can Japan Challenge China in Africa?

By Jonathan Connars
A recent meeting captures the ongoing rivalry between the two Asian giants playing out there.

Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Southeast Asia Strategy
June 04, 2014

Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Southeast Asia Strategy

By Clint Richards
Japan is calibrating its cooperation with Vietnam in order to support Abe’s larger agenda.
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