Articles by: "Sumio Kusaka"
Japan and Australia need each other more than ever

The international system is currently experiencing a period of profound structural upheaval. The long-standing, rules-based international order – the very foundation of global stability since the mid-20th century – is being openly challenged to varying …

Why the Japanese proposal is low risk (part 2)

Editor’s note: The Strategist has invited all three SEA 1000 contenders to explain their approach to meeting Australia’s future submarine requirement. The first post in this two-part series explored several key questions pertaining to Japan’s …

Why the Japanese proposal is low risk (part 1)

Editor’s note: The Strategist has invited all three SEA 1000 contenders to explain their approach to meeting Australia’s future submarine requirement. At the end of November last year, Japan submitted to the Australian government its …