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Commentary

I regularly contribute to both the English and Japanese media, writing essays and short pieces focusing on issues of security, foreign policy, and economic policy in the Indo-Pacific region.

Policy Writings

I regularly contribute to leading outlets and journals in international affairs such as the Diplomat, the Interpreter, and the East Asia Forum

“Japan has role to play in bolstering Taiwan's defenses”, Nikkei Asia, March 15, 2024..web

“Japan has role to play in bolstering Taiwan's defenses”,
Nikkei Asia,
March 15, 2024.

“Japan’s Path from Arms Export Ban to Promotion”, E-International Relations, November 15,

“Japan’s Path from Arms Export Ban to Promotion”,
E-International Relations,
November 15, 2023.

“From the Atlantic to the Pacific Japan and integrated deterrence”, Britain’s World, 22 Fe

“From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Japan and integrated deterrence”,
Britain’s World,
22 February 2024.

“Japan's new security aid program needs more firepower”, Nikkei Asia, November 6, 2023..we

“Japan's new security aid program needs more firepower”,
Nikkei Asia,

November 6, 2023.

“Now is the time for Japan to join AUKUS”, East Asia Forum, November 22, 2023..jpg

“Now is the time for Japan
to join AUKUS”,
East Asia Forum,
November 22, 2023.

“Hollow supply chain pact no way to win over IPEF skeptics”, Nikkei Asia, June 7, 2023..we

“Hollow supply chain pact no way to win over IPEF skeptics”,

Nikkei Asia,

June 7, 2023.
 

“Japan needs stronger deterrence than its new defence strategy signals”, The Strategist —

““Japan needs stronger deterrence than its new defence strategy signals”, The Strategist — The Australian Strategic Policy Institute,
April 24, 2023.

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“Japan Needs a
Defense Industrial Revolution”,
Foreign Policy,
March 9, 2023.

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“IPEF should defend Asian states against Chinese economic coercion”,
Nikkei Asia,
November 11, 2022.

“The Mixed Legacy of Abe Shinzo’s ‘Panoramic’ Foreign Policy”, The Diplomat, September 27,

“The Mixed Legacy of Abe Shinzo’s ‘Panoramic’ Foreign Policy”,
The Diplomat,
September 27, 2022.

“The Quad Needs a Stronger Economic Message”, Interpreter Lowy Institute, September 14, 20

“The Quad Needs a Stronger Economic Message”,
Interpreter | Lowy Institute,
September 14, 2022.

“Old Wounds Water down Japan–ROK–US Cooperation.” East Asia Forum, August 16, 2022..jpg

“Old Wounds Water down Japan–ROK–US Cooperation.”
East Asia Forum,
August 16, 2022.

“Japan’s Evolving Approach to the Taiwan Strait.”, The Diplomat, August 10, 2022..jpg

“Japan’s Evolving Approach
to the Taiwan Strait.”, 
The Diplomat,
August 10, 2022.

“How the U.S. and Its Pacific Allies Are Approaching Taiwan.” International Policy Digest.

“How the U.S. and Its Pacific Allies Are Approaching Taiwan.” 
International Policy Digest.
August 18, 2022.

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“How to Make Competition and Cooperation Coexist?,” 
Initiative for U. S.-China Dialogue on Global Georgetown University, 
January 18, 2022.

Columns

I am also a columnist for SAKISURU, an independent Japanese online media and write articles on the intersections of real-world issues and IR theories.

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"China's National Economic Strategy",
SAKISIRU,
January 16, 2023.

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The U.S.-Japan Alliance: From Defense Pact to Global Partnership,
JACI,
October 24, 2022.

Fierce opposition to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Principles of China's ‘coercive behavior’ t

"Principles of China's ‘coercive behavior’ toward Taiwan”,
SAKISIRU,
August 13, 2022

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“U.S. Asian Alliance Strategy",
SAKISIRU,
December 19, 2022.

Will Russia's alliance network fall apart SAKISIRU, October 17, 2022.jpg

“Will Russia's alliance network
fall apart?",
SAKISIRU,
October 17, 2022.

“Reassessing Japan's grand strategy led by former Prime Minister Abe from the perspective

“Reassessing Japan's grand strategy led by former Prime Minister Abe from the perspective of international political theory,”
SAKISIRU,
July 16, 2022.

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“How has the Australia-Japan relationship deepened?”,
SAKISIRU,
November 21, 2022.

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“What kind of rise is China aiming for?”, SAKISIRU,
September 10, 2022.

“Strategic Ambiguity vs. Strategic Clarity, the Framework for Understanding U.S. Taiwan Po

“Strategic Ambiguity vs. Strategic Clarity, the Framework for Understanding U.S. Taiwan Policy,” SAKISIRU,
June 11, 2022.

“India's Strategy in the Russo-Ukraine War,” SAKISIRU, May 14, 2022..jpeg

“India's Strategy
in the Russo-Ukraine War,”
SAKISIRU,
May 14, 2022.

“Riptide and Limits of U.S. Assistance to Ukraine,” SAKISIRU, April 9, 2022.jpeg

“Riptide and Limits of
U.S. Assistance to Ukraine,”
SAKISIRU,
April 9, 2022.

“Beyond ‘Putin’s Madness’ analyzed by Theory of International Politics,” SAKISIRU, March 1

“Beyond ‘Putin’s Madness’ analyzed by Theory of International Politics,” SAKISIRU,
March 12, 2022.

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