Posts tagged Japan
Overcoming Conflict: Japan and Korea Restore Diplomatic Relations
Overcoming Conflict: Japan and Korea Restore Diplomatic Relations

On March 16, 2023, Japan and the Republic of Korea convened their first summit in 12 years, with the objective of reestablishing trade relations, intelligence sharing, and diplomatic ties in the context of a fraught historical relationship. The summit sought to address unresolved issues and promote collaboration amid increasing regional concerns, signifying a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between these two nations.

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AsiaBy Alex BrumfieldJapan, South Korea, trade relations, intelligence sharing, diplomatic ties, history, East Asia, Joseon Dynasty, Sinocentric sphere, tributary system, Meiji Restoration, Treaty of Kanghwa, Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, Korean Question, Great Korean Empire, World War II, comfort women, Japan-South Korea Joint Declaration, March 2023 summit
Of Factions and Friends
Of Factions and Friends

India and Australia have significantly strengthened their relationship in recent years, with both nations being key members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. As they seek to expand trade and deepen military cooperation, their mutual interests in containing Chinese aggression and maintaining a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region drive the partnership, despite India's complex relations with Russia and China.

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AsiaBy Divyata GovilaIndia, Australia, Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, Indo-Pacific, China, military cooperation, trade, international relations, United States, Japan, G-20 Summit, rules-based international order, naval conflict, Indian Ocean, Russia, Ukraine, economic sanctions, foreign policy, Pakistan, global contradictions
The Political Propensity for Peace
The Political Propensity for Peace

Recently, Japan’s new policy pertaining to military investment has been met with a slew of concern, as many continue to hypothesize whether it will pose a threat to global peace. The Japanese government’s own perspective toward the maintenance of peace in today’s world, itself, raises questions about how reliable interdependence is moving forward.

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AsiaBy Divyata GovilaJapan, military investment, global peace, government policy, interdependence, national security, global politics, international relations, military expansion, pacifism, arms race, East Asia, foreign policy, defense strategy, military alliance, security threats, nuclear weapons, military power, diplomacy, geopolitical tensions