Japan
APLN Chair's Statement on the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the Japan Confederation ...
APLN Chair Dr Marty Natalegawa greets the Nihon Hidankyo organisation on being awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
‘Quad’ Cements Ties With Coast Guard Patrols Amid China Concerns
THE JAPAN TIMES - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan argued that joint patrols are important as they reflect a shift within the Quad toward greater cooperation.
Quad Leaders Face Pivotal Chance to Renew Relevance Beyond a GINO
THE STRATEGIST - APLN member Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan co-writes a commentary with Justin Bassi on the upcoming Quad leaders meeting.
Fukushima “Waste Water” Controversy: The Accident Is Not Over Yet
Tatsujiro Suzuki argues that the Japanese government and TEPCO should establish an independent organization to oversee the entire decommissioning process, explore alternative approaches to managing ...
Enhancing the Shield and the Spear: Understanding Recent Developments in the Japan-US ...
Hirohito Ogi argues that recent efforts to modernize the Japan-US alliance reflect both countries' commitment to adapting to evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, while maintaining the ...
‘Hiroshima Watch’ Created to Monitor Nuclear Disarmament
ARAB NEWS - APLN members Hidehiko Yuzaki, Fujiwara Kiichi, and Gareth Evans spoke of the escalating tensions that could lead to a nuclear disaster.
The Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Landmark Pact that Strengthens Ties ...
Kyoko Hatakeyama writes on the Reciprocal Access Agreement between Japan and the Philippines and argues that it represents a significant shift towards a quasi-alliance structure.
Explained: Japan’s Defense White Paper 2024 And US ‘Extended Deterrence’
EURASIA REVIEW - APLN member Rajaram Panda analysed the “Defense of Japan 2024” white paper, highlighting Japan’s focus on enhancing its defense capabilities in response to threats from China, North ...
Takeaways from the NATO Summit in Washington
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon points out that if the standoff between the opposing sides worsens, it is South Koreans who will have to stand on the front lines of that conflict.
Logic (or Illogic?) of Japan’s Aversion to TPNW and Charting a Path Forward
JPAND - APLN Senior Research Adviser Michiru Nishida wrote on Japan’s position on the TPNW.