In order to secure its position in the East China Sea, Japan prepares to develop its own A2/AD strategy to deny maritime spaces to Chinese naval forces.
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Japanese Defence Budget: Keeping pace with the neighbors and an eye on its islands
In her debut article, Julie-Anne examines the strategic underpinnings of Japan’s 2016 defence budget
How the Summer’s “Great Fall of China” Revealed the Communist Party’s Worst Fears- Part I
John Pollock discusses in detail the summer collapse of China’s Shanghai Stock Index and the implications for China’s transition from a command to a market economy.
Japan, Agriculture and the TPP
As part of the NATO Association of Canada’s series of articles about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Anthony Galea explores how the landmark deal with affect Japanese agriculture.
Military Parades: China’s New Defence Capabilities
Margaret analyzes the spectacle and ramifications of China’s recent display of military power
The Hidden Cost of Japan’s “Collective Self-Defense”
Elliot Cho warns of imperial nostalgia in Japan and how the constitutional bill that would allow Japan’s Self-Defense Force to take more proactive role in collective self-defense is worrisome
Asia’s Game of Drones
Brian Su discusses China’s little-discussed drones operations
Planting Seeds: China’s Dangerous Play in the Ryukyus
Daniel Bodirsky on potential Chinese support for an independent Ryukyu state.