Japan

Remembering 3/11 March 11, 2014

Today marks the three year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake (東日本大震災). The most powerful recorded earthquake ever to hit Japan, it generated a massive tsunami with waves reaching…

Kakehashi Trip Report #5: JSA Perspective on Japanese Law No. 55 of 2009 February 24, 2014

As part of my Kakehashi Project independent research day, I had the opportunity to meet with the Japanese Shipowners Association (JSA). In 2006, JSA took notice of the growing maritime…

Kakehashi Trip Report #4: JICA Officials Share Perspectives on the Security-Development Nexus in East Africa February 21, 2014

During my independent research for the Kakehashi Project, I met with officials from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to discuss Japan’s development assistance to East Africa. We specifically addressed…

Kakehashi Trip Report #3: Shipowner Shares Perspective on Industry Response to Somali Piracy February 19, 2014

As part of my Kakehashi Project independent research day, I had the opportunity to meet with a senior maritime security officer at a major Japanese commercial maritime shipping line to…

Kakehashi Trip Report #2: Law Professors Share Perspectives on Law on Punishment of and Measures against Acts of Piracy (Law No. 55 of 2009) February 13, 2014

Through the Kakehashi Project, I had the opportunity to meet with Professor Kazuhiro Nakatani and Dr. Yurika Ishii at the University of Tokyo to discuss the Law on Punishment of…

Kakehashi Trip Report #1: Hiroshima Survivor Shares Perspectives January 23, 2014

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for Atomic Bomb Victims as part of the Kakehashi Young Public Intellectuals Trip.

Nuclear Posture Review to Reduce Regional Role of Nuclear Weapons February 22, 2010

The Quadrennial Deference Review forecasts reduction in regional role of nuclear weapons. By Hans M. Kristensen A little-noticed section of the Quadrennial Defense Review…

Japanese Government Rejects TLAM/N Claim January 24, 2010

Katsuya Okada and Hillary Clinton met in September 2009. By Hans M. Kristensen The Japanese government has officially rejected claims made by some that…

Japan, TLAM/N, and Extended Deterrence July 2, 2009

PACOM Commander Admiral Keating is “unaware” of the Japanese interest in the nuclear Tomahawk cruise missile reported by the Congressional Strategic Posture Commission.