Junichiro Koizumi

A Plea for Normalcy

Christopher A. Preble | Sep 01, 2006

Given its competing commitments, Washington must reduce its military patronage. Japan, with its economic strength, must fortify capabilities.

Alan Dupont | Mar 01, 2005

Japan would prefer to be an ecnomic giant and a political pygmy. Neither circumstances nor its neighbors will allow it that luxury.

Fred Bergsten | Nov 06, 2002

The Honorable C.

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 18, 2010

It's important to be aware of how our nationalist views are perceived by the rest of the world. Japan's Yasukuni shrine is a case in point.