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Okinawa
Asia-Pacific

The slow walk of US Marines from Okinawa

Despite years of promises, only a handful of American forces have actually left as fears loom of a rising China

Modi Xi
Asia-Pacific

Biden's vaunted 'allies & partners' have their own ideas

A series of events show how countries like India and Japan may be seeking more independence from the American-led order

 Shigeru Ishiba
Asia-Pacific

Election leaves Japan in a mess

However a coalition is achieved, China hawks will still dominate in Tokyo

The tightening Pacific web: A move toward Asian NATO?
Asia-Pacific

The tightening Pacific web: A move toward Asian NATO?

Biden administration aims to reinforce hub-and-spoke model for U.S. supremacy in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan's new PM may have a bone to pick with the US
Asia-Pacific

Japan's new PM may have a bone to pick with the US

Shigeru Ishiba views the relationship as 'asymmetrical' — with Washington largely dictating Tokyo's foreign policy

China hawks dominate pool for Japan’s next prime minister
Asia-Pacific

China hawks dominate pool for Japan’s next prime minister

Only one candidate favors engaging Beijing, and he has the fewest US ties