East Asia

Japan
commentary
The United States Considers Reinforcing Its 'Pacific Sanctuary'
Wallace Gregson, Jeffrey W. Hornung
Apr 12, 2021
War on the Rocks
Soon after he took office, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered a posture review to ensure that the U.S. global footprint is the right size to support U.S. strategy. Japan's continued importance to U.S. strategy and Tokyo's increased willingness to be more proactive in the security domain mean that Japan could see an uptick in U.S. military presence after this review is complete.
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Science and Technology Legislation
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Scientific Research Integrity Demands Transparency—the Law Should Require It Too
Cortney Weinbaum @cortney_dc
Apr 12, 2021
China pays U.S. scientists for their innovations in exchange for money and access to research laboratories and speaking and publication opportunities. They require the researchers to keep these agreements secret from their employers or the U.S. government. Perhaps it is time to codify scientific transparency into law.
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Japan
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Biden Puts Japan at the Center of U.S. Policy in Asia
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Apr 12, 2021
Nikkei Asia
Addressing the Chinese threat in the Indo-Pacific requires working with allies and partners. So far, Japan appears to be one of the priority relationships for the Biden administration.
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Public Health Preparedness
blog
Trust in the CDC, Teaching Students with Disabilities, Russian Mercenaries: RAND Weekly Recap
Apr 9, 2021
This weekly recap focuses declining trust in the CDC, insights from educators about teaching students with disabilities, Russian mercenaries, and more.
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Japan
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The Japan-U.S. Summit and Cooperation with South Korea
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold
Apr 6, 2021
The Diplomat
The Biden administration's goal of renewed Japan–South Korea–U.S. trilateralism is laudable and promising, but substantial obstacles remain. The passage of time alone is not going to strengthen ties between South Korea and Japan. Washington may have to play a leading role if it wants to see relations between Seoul and Tokyo improve.
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Security Cooperation
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What to Expect When You're Expecting So Much from the Quad
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Mar 31, 2021
CNN
In March, the leaders of the United States, Japan, India, and Australia met virtually for their first Quadrilateral Security Dialogue group meeting. What are the goals of the Quad? What tangibly can or will the Quad do and what does it look like in practice?
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Vaccination
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Game Theory to Help the Vaccine Rollout, Abraham Accords, Telehealth: RAND Weekly Recap
Mar 19, 2021
This weekly recap focuses on how game theory can help the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, potential economic benefits of the Abraham Accords, telemedicine use during the pandemic, and more.
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China
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Biden's China Reset Is Already on the Ropes
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Mar 15, 2021
Nikkei Asia
The prospects of a U.S.-China reset are rapidly fading, and both sides bear some measure of responsibility. Beijing has refused to change its own assertive behavior. And all signs thus far point to a Biden administration that plans to take an exceptionally hard line against China.
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Security Cooperation
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A Strong Japan-U.K. Alliance Needed to Counter China
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Feb 24, 2021
Japan Times
With Brexit behind it, Britain faces a question about what role it should play in the world. Assuming it wants to remain a power that can shape—but not dominate—international relations, it makes sense to partner with like-minded states, such as Japan.
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Civil-Military Relations
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Japanese Public Needs to Know SDF to Appreciate It
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Feb 19, 2021
Stars and Stripes
Although Japan does not call the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) a military, externally it is widely respected as a modern armed force fielding advanced defense capabilities. Given the threats facing Japan, it may benefit the Japanese public to better understand the value of the SDF as an armed force and the military cooperation that takes place with the United States.
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Taiwan
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Biden Doubles Down on Trump's Taiwan Policy, but Will It Last?
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Feb 5, 2021
Nikkei Asia
It's an open secret that Taiwan welcomed the Trump administration's policy to significantly strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations, and it was jittery about the transition to the Biden administration. Early indications, however, are that the Biden team appears poised to opt for a stronger relationship with Taiwan as set forth under the Trump administration.
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Security Cooperation
commentary
The United States and Japan Should Prepare for War with China
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Feb 5, 2021
War on the Rocks
The U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security, and stability in the East China Sea region. Those benefits come through a shared commitment to provide robust responses from peacetime to contingencies. But is the alliance equipped, postured, and authorized to do what will need to be done in a conflict?
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International Diplomacy
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Stabilizing China-India Relations in 2021: Is This Possible?
Rafiq Dossani
Feb 2, 2021
The National Interest
China-India relations seem to be at their lowest point in decades. The Ladakh confrontation is fraught with the risk of escalation. But both countries have much to gain from a compromise. Leadership on both sides could help by focusing on the long-term gains in a spirit of give-and-take.
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Japan
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Why Biden's Japan Agenda Matters
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Jan 26, 2021
The Hill
Efforts to mend America's political wounds, combating COVID-19, and the continuing deterioration of U.S.-China relations may dominate the Biden agenda. But quick wins with Japan are possible and could be necessary to ensure that the alliance begins on a positive footing so it can tackle difficult challenges in the years ahead.
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Security Cooperation
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Biden Will Inherit Healthy Indo-Pacific Alliances
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Jan 11, 2021
Nikkei Asia
Certainly there is much work ahead as the United States embarks on the next chapter of competition against China throughout the Indo-Pacific. But U.S. alliances and partnerships are in good shape—the result of a growing Indo-Pacific consensus on the existential economic and security threat China poses.
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Vietnam
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What Does Vietnam Want from the United States in the South China Sea?
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Jan 4, 2021
The Diplomat
Over the last few years, tensions between China and Vietnam in the South China Sea have remained high. While the Biden administration is likely to continue positive momentum in bilateral ties, it is less clear what specifically Hanoi seeks from Washington to help it effectively deter Beijing.
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East Asia

The United States Considers Reinforcing Its 'Pacific Sanctuary'

Scientific Research Integrity Demands Transparency—the Law Should Require It Too

Biden Puts Japan at the Center of U.S. Policy in Asia

Trust in the CDC, Teaching Students with Disabilities, Russian Mercenaries: RAND Weekly Recap

The Japan-U.S. Summit and Cooperation with South Korea

What to Expect When You're Expecting So Much from the Quad

Game Theory to Help the Vaccine Rollout, Abraham Accords, Telehealth: RAND Weekly Recap

Biden's China Reset Is Already on the Ropes

A Strong Japan-U.K. Alliance Needed to Counter China

Japanese Public Needs to Know SDF to Appreciate It

Biden Doubles Down on Trump's Taiwan Policy, but Will It Last?

The United States and Japan Should Prepare for War with China

Stabilizing China-India Relations in 2021: Is This Possible?

Why Biden's Japan Agenda Matters

Biden Will Inherit Healthy Indo-Pacific Alliances

What Does Vietnam Want from the United States in the South China Sea?

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