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Japanese Leader Wrestles with Middle East Shock in Planned Trip to Washington

emactaggart — Friday, March 13, 2026 - 11:06

Crisis Group expert Matt Wheeler assesses the importance of Sanae Takaichi’s forthcoming visit to the White House, amid war, tensions with China and U.S. policy shifts

拥抱武装：在“新危机时代”保障日本安全

eschelhaas — 星期五, 十二月 12, 2025 - 11:47

日本正在加强其军事力量，以应对其所认知日益严峻的国家安全挑战，并维护对国际秩序的愿景。为维护自身利益的同时规避对抗风险，日本应在威慑与外交之间寻求平衡。

Embracing Arms: Securing Japan in a “New Era of Crisis”

amuiruri — Friday, December 12, 2025 - 08:31

Japan is building up its military to meet the growing challenges it sees to national security and its vision of international order. To promote its interests while keeping dangers of confrontation at bay, it should divide its energies between deterrence and diplomacy.

Asia’s Military Modernisation: A Special Series

eschelhaas — Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 08:45

The rapidly changing global security environment is raising concerns in Asia, prompting increased military spending and policy shifts from a number of countries in the region. This series explores how shifting threat perceptions, strategic priorities, and domestic politics are driving military reforms among key U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific.