Professor Yoichiro Sato currently teaches at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and is the dean of the Department and the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies. He was previously a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Yoichiro Sato (3)
Japan’s Counter-Strike Capabilities: Southeast Asians Should be Circumspect
Yoichiro Sato
Japan is increasingly moving towards a more muscular defensive posture focused on ground attack capabilities. While these capabilities are aimed at deterring attacks on the Japanese home islands, they also have implications for Southeast Asia.
Japan’s Responses to Chinese Grey-Zone Tactics: Giving Southeast Asia A Leg-up
Yoichiro Sato
With some experience in managing Chinese assertiveness in the East China Sea, Japan is helping Southeast Asian countries manage Beijing’s actions in disputed maritime areas.
Japan’s Counter-strike Missiles and Southeast Asia’s “Nuclear” Question
Yoichiro Sato
Japan is considering the deployment of non-nuclear counter-strike capabilities in the face of growing threats from North Korea and China. This might have a bearing on Southeast Asia.