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The article examines the important role that Japan can play as a strategic partner in the move by the U.S. and its European allies to refocus their attention to the Indo-Pacific region. Topics discussed include the deployment of military assets by Great Britain, France, and the U.S. in the region to counter Chinese aggression, the need for Japan to manage areas of divergence, and areas of cooperation outside the military realm.

The article focuses on the improvement of the relationship between India and Japan following the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to New Delhi in December 2015. It mention several developments resulting from the pledge between Abe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi including a bilateral civil nuclear agreement, soft loans for the first high-speed rail system in India and a defense agreement on the purchase and domestic manufacture of a Japanese military seaplane by India.

The article examines the foreign policy of Japan under the second term of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe since December 26, 2012. Topics discussed include enhancement of the Japanese military capability, establishment of closer ties with countries that are experiencing national security threats from China and stronger alliance with the U.S. Particular focus is given to Japan's relations with North Korea and China.

The article focuses on Japan's prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama, expected to address the United Nations on making the world free of nuclear weapons. Hatoyama is described as a centrist leader in the model of former U.S. President Bill Clinton. His belief in fraternal love or yuai is said to form the underpinnings of his foreign policy.

The article discusses Shinzo Abe, the nationalist prime minister of Japan. He improved international relations with China and South Korea, yet is facing criticism on his domestic policy. The public has faulted Abe for weak leadership and a failure to stay on message. The author states that Abe's tenure has been complicated by his "conservative idealism." His popularity has fallen sharply in the polls.

The article discusses Shinzo Abe, the nationalist prime minister of Japan. He improved international relations with China and South Korea, yet is facing criticism on his domestic policy. The public has faulted Abe for weak leadership and a failure to stay on message. The author states that Abe's tenure has been complicated by his "conservative idealism." His popularity has fallen sharply in the polls.

This article profiles Japanese politician Shinzo Abe. Abe is the probable successor to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, who will step down from his post in September of 2006. Abe's lack of an established political track record is discussed, and the article notes that Abe hopes to both revise the Japanese Constitution to eliminate pacifist postwar military tradition, and to also defy China's bid to become the regional economic leader.

This article profiles Japanese politician Shinzo Abe. Abe is the probable successor to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, who will step down from his post in September of 2006. Abe's lack of an established political track record is discussed, and the article notes that Abe hopes to both revise the Japanese Constitution to eliminate pacifist postwar military tradition, and to also defy China's bid to become the regional economic leader.

The article looks at how Japan has become enveloped in a deepening diplomatic isolation in recent years. The author suggests that Japan's wartime past has never mattered so much, despite the fact that it has been sixty years since the end of World War II. It is inferred that the animosity felt in Asia and the rest of the world toward Japan's military history and past military actions was dismissed during the country's years as an economic powerhouse but that this animosity is now beginning to threaten continued economic growth. Japan's influence in Asia is being increasingly threatened by China. Japan's failed bid to earn a seat on the United Nations Security Council is discussed. Japan has publicly refuted foreign sensitivities to its past military actions.

The article looks at how Japan has become enveloped in a deepening diplomatic isolation in recent years. The author suggests that Japan wartime past has never mattered so much, despite the fact that it has been sixty years since the end of World War II. It is inferred that the animosity felt in Asia and the rest of the world toward Japan's military history and past military actions was dismissed during the country's years as an economic powerhouse but that this animosity is now beginning to threaten continued economic growth. Japan's influence in Asia is being increasingly threatened by China. Japan's failed bid to earn a seat on the United Nations Security Council is discussed. Japan has publicly refuted foreign sensitivities to its past military actions.

Focuses on recent anti-Japanese protests in China. Reports that Chinese President Hu Jintao worried the demonstrations would get out of hand; Speculation that the public outcry was caused by advanced reviews of Japanese textbook that allegedly overlooks Japan's wartime atrocities in Asia; Suggestion that the demonstrations are representative of the general increase in tension between China and Japan as they compete for the role of dominant player in both Pacific and international affairs.

Focuses on recent anti-Japanese protests in China. Reports that Chinese President Hu Jintao worried the demonstrations would get out of hand; Speculation that the public outcry was caused by advanced reviews of Japanese textbook that allegedly overlooks Japan's wartime atrocities in Asia; Suggestion that the demonstrations are representative of the general increase in tension between China and Japan as they compete for the role of dominant player in both Pacific and international affairs.

Reports on the popularity of Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi. Reasons why Koizumi stands head and shoulders above his political rivals; Success of Koizumi's economic reform policies; Discussion of Koizumi's presidential style of leadership; Details of Japan's recent economic recovery; Speculation about whether Koizumi will lose his job due to a pension scandal that has brought down several members of government; Discussion of how the forced resignation of Naoto Kan, head of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, could effect Koizumi; Discussion of the challenges Koizumi must face, including a slowdown in economic growth, the controversy surrounding his trips to North Korea, and the need to defend his decision to send troops to Iraq.

Reports on the popularity of Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi. Reasons why Koizumi stands head and shoulders above his political rivals; Success of Koizumi's economic reform policies; Discussion of Koizumi's presidential style of leadership; Details of Japan's recent economic recovery; Speculation about whether Koizumi will lose his job due to a pension scandal that has brought down several members of government; Discussion of how the forced resignation of Naoto Kan, head of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, could effect Koizumi; Discussion of the challenges Koizumi must face, including a slowdown in economic growth, the controversy surrounding his trips to North Korea, and the need to defend his decision to send troops to Iraq.

The article focuses on the author's view on the role of the Asean-Japan Centre (AJC) in developing the relationship between Japan and the Asean group. He states that the centre played a role in promoting exports from Asean to Japan through accelerating the inflow of investment and vitalizing tourist traffic from Japan to Asean by close cooperation. He reveals that the centre introduced Asean products and services to the Japanese market by conducting trade exhibitions since its establishment.

The article discusses the difficulties faced by Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe in his first six months in office. Abe has been helped by attempts to mend Japan's relationship with China. Abe has been criticized for his denial of Japanese atrocities committed against China during the Sino-Japanese War. Abe is pushing for a Japanese foreign policy based on democratic values.

The article discusses the difficulties faced by Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe in his first six months in office. Abe has been helped by attempts to mend Japan's relationship with China. Abe has been criticized for his denial of Japanese atrocities committed against China during the Sino-Japanese War. Abe is pushing for a Japanese foreign policy based on democratic values.

This article focuses on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's reaction to North Korea's test of a nuclear device. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il's provocation has given Abe the perfect opportunity to institute the tough, resolute foreign policy he promised in his campaign. He swiftly announced the strictest economic sanctions ever imposed by Japan against North Korea with a ban on all of the country's imports and ships, and most North Koreans themselves.

This article focuses on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's reaction to North Korea's test of a nuclear device. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il's provocation has given Abe the perfect opportunity to institute the tough, resolute foreign policy he promised in his campaign. He swiftly announced the strictest economic sanctions ever imposed by Japan against North Korea with a ban on all of the country's imports and ships, and most North Koreans themselves.

The article offers news briefs on issues related to the air force as of November 20, 2006. The military air mission of the Japanese Air Self-Defense in Iraq will be extended until July 2007, instead of ending operations on December 2006 as previously planned. A surplus C-141 Starlifter transport plane was auctioned by the U.S. government and has been sold for about $20,000.

This article discusses military relations between Japan and China during 2006. Both nations have attempted to assert their naval presence in the East China Sea, which is rich in gas fields. The East China Sea battle is examined in light of other land disputes between Japan and China in both nations' struggle for natural resources.

This article discusses military relations between Japan and China during 2006. Both nations have attempted to assert their naval presence in the East China Sea, which is rich in gas fields. The East China Sea battle is examined in light of other land disputes between Japan and China in both nations' struggle for natural resources.

Focuses on the statement issued S.K. Jain, chairman and managing director of Nuclear Power Corp. of India Ltd., at the 2006 annual conference of the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, regarding the lack of nuclear cooperation between India and Japan. Nuclear activities in which he would like to see greater cooperation; Impact of the U.S.-India nuclear cooperation on India's nuclear development plans; Difference in the public antipathy toward nuclear power in Indian and Japan.

The article focuses on comments critical of Japan, made by South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun in the spring of 2006. It is suggested that Roh is attempting to gain support among the country's young and nationalistic citizens before local elections; his Uri Party is performing poorly, due to slow economic growth.

The article focuses on comments critical of Japan, made by South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun in the spring of 2006. It is suggested that Roh is attempting to gain support among the country's young and nationalistic citizens before local elections; his Uri Party is performing poorly, due to slow economic growth.

This article reports that Japan needs to balance its relations with the United States against its cordial connections to oil-rich Middle Eastern states. Japan is well thought of in the region, in contrast to the United States and European countries. Although dependent on the U.S. for its national security, Japan relies on Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for its energy supply and is investing heavily in the Middle East.

This article reports that Japan needs to balance its relations with the United States against its cordial connections to oil-rich Middle Eastern states. Japan is well thought of in the region, in contrast to the United States and European countries. Although dependent on the U.S. for its national security, Japan relies on Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for its energy supply and is investing heavily in the Middle East.

The article looks at how Japan's diplomatic relations with China are effecting its status as a leading power in Asia. When Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Wu Yi arrived in Tokyo on May 17, the visit was billed as part of a new move toward reconciliation after recent feuding between Asia's two biggest economies. Needless to say, it didn't work out as the optimists had hoped. Shortly before a scheduled meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, Wu suddenly announced that she was heading back to Beijing--an unprecedented affront. Japan's status in Asia, once a virtual given, is being challenged like never before by China's ascendance. Not that long ago it seemed that Tokyo could ensure its influence in the region by doling out generous helpings of foreign aid to Asian economies. But now Japan's political class finds itself confronting a shrewd and skillful rival for regional leadership--one that, moreover, isn't afraid to use historical grievance to advance its agenda. As China rapidly expands and modernizes its military, Japan has been quietly refurbishing its own armed forces (including intensified research into missile defense and enhancing operational compatibility with the U.S. military). But in every case the Koizumi administration finds itself facing tricky choices.

The article looks at how Japan's diplomatic relations with China are effecting its status as a leading power in Asia. When Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Wu Yi arrived in Tokyo, the visit was billed as part of a new move toward reconciliation after feuding between Asia's two biggest economies. It did work out as the optimists had hoped. Shortly before a scheduled meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, Wu suddenly announced that she was heading back to Beijing--an unprecedented affront. Japan's status in Asia is being challenged like never before by China's ascendance. Not that long ago it seemed that Tokyo could ensure its influence in the region by doling out generous helpings of foreign aid to Asian economies. But now Japan's political class finds itself confronting a shrewd and skillful rival for regional leadership. As China rapidly expands and modernizes its military, Japan has been quietly refurbishing its own armed forces.

The article discusses the relationship of Japan with its allies and rivals alike. Topics include a description of Japan's current standing with the U.S. and its neighbors such as China and Korea, the downplaying of Japaneses Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration on the issues of wartime sexual slavery that occurred in Korea and China, and Japan's loosening of its hold on its own military in a bid of "security counterbalance" with China.