Despite its political sclerosis, economic stagnation, and demographic worries, Japan is a resilient nation that has much to contribute to the world.
It might not be possible for Tokyo to maintain the type of global role it has played so far. If that happens, the world may finally understand just how vital that role was.
China keeps upping the ante.
The world's policymakers are finally waking up to how synchronized and how severe the global economic crisis is turning out to be.
During the past decade, the Asian Maritime Domain has witnessed a host of security-related changes that point to an increasingly complex regional future.
For the first time in a generation, Tokyo is running trade deficits.
Preventing the worst case scenario in Asia is in the best interest of President Obama and the world.
President Obama should boldly engage Asia by promoting free trade and reassessing the security environment
Washington has to consider the effect of China's new capabilities on its allies and friends in maritime Asia.
The United States cannot afford to ignore Japan--especially this year.
American strategic thinking has begun to look beyond the traditional hub-and-spoke model of postwar alliances.
AEI Online
December 1, 2008
The United States and Japan must reorient their partnership to cooperate in supporting political and economic liberalization in the Asia Pacific.
Many would like to return to theroots of the conservative movement.
A host of pressing Asia-Pacific issues will confront the new administration in January 2009.
AEI Online
October 8, 2008
Japan's new prime minister, Taro Aso, must quickly devise a realistic plan to reform Japan's economy and justify its global role if he and his Liberal Democratic Party are to survive.
By serving as a disinterested "third neighbor" to put-upon allies in East Asia, the United States can strengthen liberalism and democracy in the region.
Japan's new prime minister, Taro Aso, must quickly devise a realistic plan to reform Japan's economy and justify its global role if he and his Liberal Democratic Party are to survive.
Russia's naked power grab in the Caucasus will have global repercussions, nowhere more so than in Asia.
The problems facing Asian democracy today are ones of implementation, not a question of the fundamental suitability of democracy for Asian cultures.
Japan is in for a rough ride in the coming months, and the United States may have significant problems with its key Asian ally.
Like other companies before it, Sears has become a victim of its success in changing the business world.
While Washington continues to fixate on Iraq, a resurgent Russia is steadily expanding its influence in Eurasia.
Japan must weigh the economic and security consequences of closer ties with China against the risk of declining U.S. influence in Asia.
The Bush administration has taken three small steps toaid America's position in East Asia; however, it is not enough.
Some of America's most important bilateral alliancesare at risk of coming unmoored.
South Korea's new president islooking for friends in Washington.
As the threats and challenges the United States faces in Asia evolve, we should work with South Korea and Japan's new leaders to launch a trilateral security initiative.
Anew trilateral agreementin East Asia is necessarytoreduce themisunderstanding among friends and rivals alike.
Political transitions in Asia are giving the United States a crucial opportunity to recast its Asia policy and rebuild alliances across the Pacific.
The South Korean presidential election may lead to an uptick in relations with the United States. Congress can do its part by endorsing a free trade pact.
A first look at the prospects of Yasuo Fukuda's premiership for the Japanese economy and its foreign affairs.
What made Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, resign?
How Prime Minister Abe’s resignation could affect the United States.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is keeping his friends close and his enemies closer.
Across the Pacific, an American ally faces electoral trouble.
Japan continues to grow, defying the expectations of pessimists and triumphalists alike.
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