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The year of Japan-CARICOM Friendship
Last year was the Japan-CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Friendship Year, aimed at strengthening relations between Tokyo and this important 15-member bloc. Analyses about extra-regional nations...
JUSSI: Redefining Regional Power in a Fragmented World
The inclusion of Indonesia as a full member of BRICS—elevating its global stature and strengthening the collective voice of the Global South—underscores the growing...
Divergences between the U.S. and its allies over key economic issues
US President Joe Biden recently blocked the acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel. While commenting on his decision, Biden said:
“A strong domestically...
SQUAD: A Silver Lining For Quad?
Smaller alliances of nations or ‘minilaterals’ have become indispensable in the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific region. This article examines how SQUAD’s emergence as...
US-Japan Alliance under Trump 2.0 Administration
There are concerns and conjectures regarding the nature of the relationship between the United States (US) and Japan, a crucial ally in the Indo-Pacific...
The History and Impact of Japan’s Loans to China
1979 was a critical year for the economic, political, and diplomatic development between China and Japan. During his visit to China, then-Japanese Prime Minister...
To the many Trilaterals: Japan-US-Philippines
On 10th December 2024, Japan, the US, and the Philippines organised the first Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo, Japan which was a follow up of...
Navigating a New Era: The Quad’s Tech Challenge Under a Trump 2.0 Presidency
Authors: Abhivardhan and Genevieve Donnellon-May
As Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, the Indo-Pacific region faces the prospect of significant...
Taiwan’s Global Reach: A Tale of Foreign Aid
Official Development Assistance (ODA) has become an important tool in the foreign policy of many countries, including Taiwan. Despite Taiwan’s statehood being unrecognized globally...
QUAD: Changes in the balances in the Indo-Pacific Ocean Bring changes to global balances
The diplomatic situation among the countries located in the Indo-Pacific Ocean and the shifting balances between them affect the global trade map with a...