Kidnap Drives Policy Direction?

I support the comments of TinkertheThinker ie- that there are bigger threats to consider than those from state actors at present. And the ongoing problems with pirates in the Indian ocean is indicative of the increased conflict posed by non-state actors. Interestingly, however, the Japan Times tried to gauge the reaction of people on the [...]

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Soft Culture Diplomacy

One of the post-WWII challenges for Japan in the Asian region has typically been to promote reconcilation and good-will. It is something the Japanese have worked at very hard for many decades. In particular, the Fukuda Doctrine of 1977 spearheaded Japanese committments to peace and trust between the Asian countries. And as a result, Japan [...]

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3 reasons why North Korea is doing Japan a favour

All this talk about another North ballistic missile test is boring! Let me give you 3 reasons why they are doing Japan a favour! It provides Japan with a reason to alter its Self Defence Force status to a normal military power status It provides Japan with important reason for engagement with the United States [...]

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