Japan
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.
[JPN] Rising Risk of Nuclear Use: A Step Away from Deterrence Strategy
ASAHI SHIMBUN - APLN member Fujiwara Kiichi argues that while Japan is united in its desire for nuclear disarmament, there is a significant divide on policies, especially regarding nuclear deterrence.
S. Korea-China Cooperation Still Has a Long Way to Go
HANKYOREH - APLN Vice Chair Chung-in Moon highlights that there is a critical need to fundamentally rethink Korea-China relations from a pragmatic perspective.
East Asia’s Alliance Dilemma: Public Perceptions of the Competing Risks of Extended ...
Lauren Sukin and Woohyeok Seo use surveys conducted in Australia, ROK, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia to explore trends in nuclear attitudes.