Japan FY budget and supplementary budgets
Everything filed under budgets spending in our government & policy coverage, the 13 reports filed on it so far.
Japan's Updated FOIP Initiative Focuses on
Japan's updated 2026 Indo-Pacific plan shifts from philosophy to practical cooperation with ASEAN on maritime security, critical minerals, and energy...
Japan's North Korea Diplomacy Stalled by
Japan's inability to hold summit-level talks with North Korea for over two decades is rooted in the unresolved abduction issue and a bureaucratic...
Japan's Muted Reaction to U.S.-South Korea
Japan has given a muted public response to the U.S. decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, but analysts see the move...
Japan Faces AI-Driven Chinese Disinformation
Japan’s Ministry of Defense released its 2026 Defense White Paper, highlighting Chinese AI-powered information operations targeting Japanese society...
Japan Proposes IP Safeguards for AI Training
Japan’s Cabinet Office has drafted a new Principle-Code to guide generative-AI firms on intellectual-property protection, transparency, and...
Japan Seeks to Become Indonesia's Primary Strategic Partner
Japan is increasing its efforts to become Indonesia's primary strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on defense, energy, and...
Putin's Visit to Disputed Island Escalates Japan-Russia Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup Island has further strained relations between Japan and Russia, with both sides trading barbs over...
US ICC Sanctions Pose a Test for Japan
The US sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Akane Tomoko pose a significant challenge for Japan, which has been a strong...
India-Japan Defense Technology Cooperation Hinges on Industrial Endurance
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro's visit to India highlights the importance of industrial endurance in defense technology cooperation...
Japan's Defense Enhancements: A Strategic Response to Regional Challenges
Japan's efforts to strengthen its Self-Defense Forces are driven by regional security concerns, particularly China's military buildup and North...
Allies' Military AI Systems Face Interoperability Challenges
As militaries around the world adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the question of interoperability between different AI systems has become a...
China Normalizes Presence in Waters East of Taiwan Amid Boundary Negotiations
China is normalizing its law enforcement presence in the waters east of Taiwan, following the announcement of boundary negotiations between Japan and...
Taiwan Protests Indonesia's Naval Exercise with China in its Exclusive Economic Zone
Taiwan has called on Indonesia to clarify its participation in a joint naval exercise with China in waters east of Taiwan, which took place in...