Japan

The future of Britain’s defence posture in the Indo-Pacific

Rory Copinger-Symes CBE explains how Britain can enhance its defence posture in the Indo-Pacific in the aftermath of Operation HIGHMAST.

Countering Chinese lawfare in the Indo-Pacific

Deniz Güzel explains methods of lawfare used by the People’s Republic of China in the Indo-Pacific, and how the United Kingdom can respond.

What allies want: Appraising Britain’s defence relationships

William Freer and Dr Alexander Lanoszka appraise over 30 of the United Kingdom’s defence relationships with key allies and partners

Is it time for Japan to join AUKUS?

Duncan Bartlett investigates the push and pull factors behind Japan’s potential AUKUS membership

The CPTPP: Britain’s geopolitical strategy and beyond

Dr Minako Morita-Jaeger analyses some of the key geostrategic considerations for Britain as it becomes a full member of the CPTPP

How can partners enhance support for Ukraine?

The Council on Geostrategy asks ten experts how support for Ukraine can be enhanced by the United Kingdom and its partners

From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Japan and integrated deterrence

Rena Sasaki investigates Japan’s policy for supporting Ukraine and efforts to bridge the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific

Why Britain should join Exercise Malabar

Robert Clark argues that as Britain further commits to the Indo-Pacific, the Royal Navy should join Exercise Malabar

The geopolitical implications of a NATO liaison office in Japan

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones analyses the potential formation of a NATO liaison office in Japan and its implications for the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific

The CPTPP and Britain’s Pacific Rim engagement

George Magnus examines the CPTPP and the economic and political implications of Britain’s accession to the bloc