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Global Outlook: Peace and Security in Northeast Asia
Is China's "Great Power Status" a Plus or Minus?
By Daiju Wada | 24 December, 2025
It is a well-known fact that Japan, Taiwan, and Western nations are increasingly concerned about the rapid political, economic, and military rise of China—its attainment of ‘great power status’—which heightens security risks, particularly the prospect of a Taiwan contingency.
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Japan Stumbles: The Taiwan Fiasco
By Masaru Tamamoto | 05 December, 2025
It was seemingly an unprepared remark and quite unnecessary. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that Japan will defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to reunify China by force.
Why Is Support for Ishiba Administration Rising Despite Crushing Defeat in the July National Election?
By Daiju Wada | 26 August, 2025
What key factors are behind the increasing support for Shigeru Ishiba's administration in Japan after a crushing defeat in the July House of Councillors election?
A Rash Deal on Tariffs Could Hurt US-Korea Ties in the Long Run
By Chung-in Moon | 28 April, 2025
Ideally, the Korean negotiators will be modest in their ambitions and leave the lion’s share of the negotiations for the next administration to handle.
Korea Will Soon Face a Security Dilemma Like Europe’s
By Chung-in Moon | 03 March, 2025
There are concerns that Europe could be left on the sidelines if Trump forges a strategic partnership with Russia to help the US manage its rivalry with China. Korea will soon confront the same security dilemma Europe currently faces
America’s Three Schools of Thought on Korea’s Political Situation
By Chung-in Moon | 22 January, 2025
If the Cold War anti-communists get in Trump’s ear, it could mean crisis for the alliance.
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.
Is China's "Great Power Status" a Plus or Minus?
By Daiju Wada | 24 December, 2025
It is a well-known fact that Japan, Taiwan, and Western nations are increasingly concerned about the rapid political, economic, and military rise of China—its attainment of ‘great power status’—which heightens security risks, particularly the prospect of a Taiwan contingency.
To see the full list of Global Outlook articles, click here
Japan Stumbles: The Taiwan Fiasco
By Masaru Tamamoto | 05 December, 2025
It was seemingly an unprepared remark and quite unnecessary. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that Japan will defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to reunify China by force.
Why Is Support for Ishiba Administration Rising Despite Crushing Defeat in the July National Election?
By Daiju Wada | 26 August, 2025
What key factors are behind the increasing support for Shigeru Ishiba's administration in Japan after a crushing defeat in the July House of Councillors election?
A Rash Deal on Tariffs Could Hurt US-Korea Ties in the Long Run
By Chung-in Moon | 28 April, 2025
Ideally, the Korean negotiators will be modest in their ambitions and leave the lion’s share of the negotiations for the next administration to handle.
Korea Will Soon Face a Security Dilemma Like Europe’s
By Chung-in Moon | 03 March, 2025
There are concerns that Europe could be left on the sidelines if Trump forges a strategic partnership with Russia to help the US manage its rivalry with China. Korea will soon confront the same security dilemma Europe currently faces
America’s Three Schools of Thought on Korea’s Political Situation
By Chung-in Moon | 22 January, 2025
If the Cold War anti-communists get in Trump’s ear, it could mean crisis for the alliance.
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.