The Senkaku Islands are once again emerging as a hotspot in the Western Pacific region. Indications of new tensions between China and Japan have risen
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Shinzo Abe Steps Down Over Health Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced he will be stepping down in the near future due to a worsening intestinal condition. Abe, who has
Saturday 7 April, 2018 Update: Japan Activates Its First Marine Unit Since WW2
Today the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) activated Japan’s first marine unit since World War II. The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) has come into
Wednesday 26 April 2017 Update: New Chinese Aircraft Carrier Launched
The People’s Republic of China has launched its second aircraft carrier in the port city of Dalian. This ship will be the first domestically built
Weekend Update Sept.19-20, 2015 Part 1: An Expanding Role For Japan’s Military
After a passionate, and at times contentious debate, Japan’s parliament, the Diet, has passed a law expanding the role of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces abroad.
