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A country steeped in pacifism after World War II has awakened to a world mired in war and the threat of coercion around its borders. As recently as […]
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Japanese Perceptions of the Threat from China
Japanese publications have long recognized that China poses a threat to their country. Lately, the threat has appeared more serious and more urgent. In this article, I try […]
The Accomplice: Japanese Threat Perceptions of Russia
A quick glance at a map suggests that Russia is a direct military threat to Japan. The closest Russian troops are deployed on Kunashir, a mere 25km from […]
Changing Perceptions of North Korea in Japan and Japan-US-South Korea Cooperation
Japan, the United States, and South Korea joined hands in 2023 at Camp David in responding to an historical turning point elicited by geopolitical competition, a climate crisis, […]