Here we present English translations of reports published irregularly in Japanese on particularly noteworthy information related to security, policy, and diplomatic issues related to maritime affairs, international treaties and arrangements, maritime industry, marine resources, the oceanic environment, and other issues.
Latest Articles
- 2018.09.14
- The Philosophy and Practice of the"Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy (FOIP) " decoded from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website
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Preface Since the autumn of 2017, the"Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy (FOIP) " has been attracting broad attention in Japan and around the world. … Read More
- 2018.09.14
- Maritime Security Initiatives in Japan and Future Challenges
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1. Introduction The Basic Act on Ocean Policy enacted on April 27, 2007 states "The purpose of this Act is, with regard to the oceans, to stipulate th … Read More
- 2014.06.11
- Introduction to the Principles for Building Confidence and Security in the Exclusive Economic Zones of the Asia-Pacific
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This article introduces the Principles for Building Confidence and Security in the Exclusive Economic Zones of the Asia-Pacific, compiled by the Ocean … Read More
- 2014.04.23
- US-2: The JMSDF Air-Sea Rescue Flying Boat
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Kazumine Akimoto, Senior Research Fellow, Ocean Policy Research FoundationYuko Takada, Maritime Affairs Division, Ocean Policy Research Foundation* * … Read More
- 2013.07.01
- Chinese J-15 fighter succeeded in taking off from and landing on China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning
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American experts on Chinese military affairs, Andrew Erickson and Gabe Collin contributed an article titled “China Aircraft Carrier Style!” to the Ame … Read More
- 2013.07.01
- Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia up to the third quarter of 2012
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In the end of October 2012, the Information Sharing Center (ISC) of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against S … Read More
- 2013.07.01
- Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships up to the third quarter of 2012
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On October 22, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) published a report on the incidents of piracy an … Read More
- 2013.07.01
- Japan’s participation to MCM Operations must be under cease-fire in advance?
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During September 16 to 27, Navies from 30 countries including mine counter measure (hereafter MCM) forces of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (hereaf … Read More
- 2013.07.01
- The Armitage Report Ⅲ: Its Outline and Analysis
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Recently overheating the territorial disputes between Japan and its neighboring countries, the diplomatic relations are deteriorating. Since the visit … Read More
- 2013.07.01
- Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia in the First Half of 2012
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In the end of July 2012, the Information Sharing Center (ISC) of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ship … Read More
