The Return of Japan’s Ambition: Shinzo Abe’s Assertive Foreign Policy

Afghanistan, Asia-Pacific, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, International Relations, Iraq, Japan, John Pollock, NATO, Peace & Security March 31, 2016 John Pollock

In his article, John Pollock analyzes the shift in Japanese foreign policy after Shinzo Abe took office in 2012.

The AIIB and Beijing’s Vision for a Sinocentric World Order

Africa, Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, International Relations, Investment, Japan, John Pollock, Security, Trade and the Economy, The United States of America, Trade October 21, 2015 John Pollock

John Pollock examines the role of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in China’s world view as the financial weight of Beijing is increasingly felt by US allies and opponents alike.

How the Web Was Won

Africa, Canada, Cyber Security and Information Warfare, Diplomatic Relations, Eastern Europe and Russia, Emerging Security, Europe, Intelligence & National Security, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Japan, Nigeria, North Korea, Paul Pryce, Security, Security, Trade and the Economy, Technology, The United States of America, Western Europe September 15, 2015 Paul Pryce

Cybercrime presents an increasing cost to international trade, but Paul Pryce discusses a promising response from Interpol.

70 Years On: Japan’s Role in WWII Continues to Haunt Ties with Beijing

Asia-Pacific, China, Diplomatic Relations, Europe, Expanding Community, Germany, Human Rights, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Japan, John Pollock, Society, The United States of America, United Nations, Western Europe, Women September 11, 2015 John Pollock

John Pollock uncovers some of China’s old wounds that remain from Japan’s role from WWII.

Military Parades: China’s New Defence Capabilities

Asia-Pacific, China, Defence Spending, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, International Relations, Japan, Margaret Polk, Naval Modernization, Peace & Security, Procurement, Southeast Asia September 7, 2015 Margaret Polk

Margaret analyzes the spectacle and ramifications of China’s recent display of military power

Xi Jinping’s Dream for China

Asia-Pacific, China, China, Development, Diplomatic Relations, Japan, John Pollock, NGOs, Russia, Security, Trade and the Economy, The United States of America, Uncategorized July 29, 2015 John Pollock

John Pollock examines Xi Jinping’s vision that has led to the rise of China’s economy since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

South Korea’s Defence Reforms: Planning to Fail?

Asia-Pacific, China, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, International Relations, Japan, Naval Issues, North Korea, Paul Pryce, Peace & Security, Procurement, Security, Technology June 10, 2015 Paul Pryce

Paul Pryce takes a critical look at South Korea’s Defence Reform Plan 2020 and its possible implications for Korean unification.

Japan Goes Global: The US-Japan Defence Guidelines

Asia-Pacific, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Expanding Community, International Relations, Japan, John Pollock, North Korea, The United States of America, Uncategorized May 28, 2015 John Pollock

John Pollock explores the newly released Guidelines for US-Japan Defence Cooperation, and what it means for the expansion of Japan’s national defence strategies.

Japan: Constitutional Reinterpretation and ISIS

Angel Yen, Asia-Pacific, Defense, Emerging Security, International Law & Policy, Islamic State, Japan, The United States of America March 18, 2015 Angel Yen

Angel Yen examines the reinterpretation of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, and its effects as the nation moves forward.

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