The Japanese military is emerging from decades of pacifism. But do the country's political leaders have the vision and the will to make the country strong again?

The British surrender of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942 should be instructive to U.S. policymakers eyeing China’s rise. War isn’t inevitable, but history is full of surprises.

This AEI conference will address the importance and impact of the APEC summit, as well as long-term U.S. policy and interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

Since the end of World War II, the U.S.-Japanese alliance has ensured peace in Asia by allowing for the forward basing of American troops and fostering cooperation on a wide array of security issues. But the threats posed by aggressive authoritarianism in China and North Korea, territorial disputes, nationalist passions,...

How to keep a credible U.S. presence in Asia under a significantly reduced military budget is the new challenge for U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. The answer, unfortunately, may well rest with Beijing.

In Washington, the season of budget cuts is in full blossom. Unfortunately, leaders of both political parties may soon agree to further slash the defense budget.

Since his inauguration as president of Taiwan this May, Ma Ying-jeou has pursued a three-pronged strategy. First, he has attempted to improve relations with Beijing. Second, he has tried to secure a more meaningful international participation for Taiwan. Third, he has continued to seek arms from the United States to...

To defend US interests in the Asia-Pacific region, policymakers must ensure the nation has the necessary air power capabilities to contend with the vast distances, limited basing options, and pronounced threat to assured success.