Japan

NATO goes on manoeuvres in the Indo-Pacific

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones analyses the visit of NATO’s Secretary General to South Korea and Japan

Reciprocity redefines the British-Japanese defence relationship

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones investigates the significance of the Reciprocal Access Agreement signed between the United Kingdom and Japan

Japan’s new security strategy: rising to meet the challenge

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones analyses Japan’s 2022 national security strategy and what it means for its defence and foreign policy

The Quad: Taking stock and looking forward

Prof. Ian Hall assesses the Quad’s approach to managing Indo-Pacific security challenges and the future of the group

Old allies and new partners

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones investigates the allies and partners of Global Britain in this more competitive era

Japan girds itself for the long game: 2022 defence white paper

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones examines what Japan’s 2022 defence white paper says about its strategic posture for the years ahead

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

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

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