An outbreak of COVID-19 among U.S. service personnel on Okinawa may help anti-base protesters stop construction of the replacement facility at Henoko.
The Collapse of the East Asian Order
With Japan and South Korea in the middle of a feud, East Asia is on the verge of a serious unraveling.
Yamamoto Taro: New Prospects for Progressive Politics in Japan
Elections are coming up in Japan, and Shinzo Abe faces a challenge from the left.
Listen to the Governor of Okinawa
The new governor of Okinawa wants to persuade Washington to stop a controversial base construction project. Will Washington listen?
Missiles or the Environment: Korea’s True Security Challenges
North Korea isn’t the biggest threat to the world. Climate change is.
Who Will Take America’s Place in Asia?
Goodbye Pacific pivot, hello Pacific retreat?
Will Trump Complete the Pivot to Asia?
Obama failed to execute an economic and military pivot to Asia. Will Trump pick up the fumble and run with it?
Will Japan Stand in Splendid Isolation?
Shinzo Abe’s on a road trip to define Japan’s new identity in an era of Trump and Duterte.
China and the U.S. are Approaching Dangerous Seas
It’s not just the chilling rhetoric. In the past five months, warships from both sides have done everything but ram one another.
Hiroshima’s Other Chain Reaction
Some believe an apology for Hiroshima by President Obama could set off a destabilizing chain reaction of apologies.