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Japan

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As the fourth largest economy in the world, Japan is a key economic and security actor in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Stimson’s research and engagement analyzes Japan’s strategic role in regional and global affairs – including its security policies and economic leadership – to explore alliance dynamics, technological innovation, and regional engagement, providing insights into Japan’s current and future contributions to stability and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

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How the relaxation of Japanese arms export controls intersects with an evolving global arms trade marked by rising demand, emerging technologies, and shifting international partnerships.

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Senior experts consider the future of Japanese security policy in light of the new National…

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Improving US and Japanese policymakers understanding of shared security and political challenges as both countries…