# Japanese Defense Policy
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Tokyo’s Southern Pivot: Japan and the Philippines Forge a New Security Frontier
Japan and the Philippines have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on military intelligence sharing and defense exports. This strategic shift reflects Japan's broader ambition to lead an Indo-Pacific security network, despite concerns regarding regional escalation and domestic fiscal strain.
Six Months of Silence: How Sanae Takaichi’s Hawkish Turn Has Frozen Tokyo-Beijing Ties
Six months after PM Sanae Takaichi’s provocative remarks on Taiwan, Japan-China relations remain at a historic low characterized by economic retaliation and a breakdown in high-level dialogue. The situation is further strained by Japan's shifts in nuclear and arms export policies, making a diplomatic breakthrough at upcoming summits unlikely.