Shinzo Abe (1954-2022)
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones reflects on Shinzo Abe’s role in international affairs, how he strengthened Britain-Japan relations and his legacy
Contending narratives at the IISS Shangri-La dialogue 2022: Beijing’s lost horizon?
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones discusses the Shangri La Dialogue meeting and considers whether Beijing has overplayed its hand in the Indo-Pacific
Dr Shetler-Jones argues Japan’s defence policy shift is real
Our Associate Fellow is interviewed by JAPAN Forward to discuss how Japan is adjusting its defence priorities under Fumio Kishida
Dr Shetler-Jones explains China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific
Our Associate Fellow appears on BBC World News to discuss the recent efforts of China to bolster its security ties to Indo-Pacific island states
The protean pact: Reading the tea leaves of the 2022 Quad Summit
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones shines light on the purpose of the Quad and its latest announcements through assessing the 2022 Quad Summit
The case for ‘JAUKUS’
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones explores the possibility of Japan joining the AUKUS group and factors that may prevent its membership
The strange case of America’s Indo-Pacific strategies
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones discusses the new Indo-Pacific Strategy announced by the United States and how it contrasts with US concerns regarding China
How should ‘Global Britain’ respond to Russian aggression?
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones argues that ‘Global Britain’ needs a proactive posture to curtail Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine
Towards deeper British-Japanese intelligence cooperation
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones argues that enhancing intelligence cooperation is an essential next step to deepening British-Japanese defence cooperation
Why Japan’s defence budget pledge is good for Britain
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones highlights the implications of Japan’s pledge to double defence spending for security in the Indo-Pacific