US President-elect Donald Trump has announced a slew of picks to fill key Pentagon positions, but his choice to be the Defense Department's policy chief may be the most consequential…
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen businessman George Glass to be ambassador to Japan as he continues to stack his administration with Officials who have espoused hawkish views toward China.“I…
Japan's hybrid-helicopter fleet is set to resume operations after a month-long suspension. The fleet was grounded following a V-22 Osprey incident during a joint exercise with the US military.The…
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso has once again found himself at the center of controversy over Taiwan on Wednesday, after delivering remarks a day earlier that referred to the island…
New Defense Minister Gen Nakatani has held his first talks with his US counterpart, with the two agreeing to continue expanding their bilateral presence in Japan's far-flung Nansei Islands near…
When Shigeru Ishiba steps into the Prime Minister's Office this week as Japan's new leader, he will be emerging immediately with the challenge of reining in escalating regional tensions.From day…
In one of the biggest upgrades to the US-Japan alliance since its inception, the US will revamp its command in Japan, giving it a “direct leadership role” over American forces…