J. Berkshire Miller
J. Berkshire Miller is a public sector analyst on the Asia-Pacific region and has extensive research and policy experience in issues relating to nuclear non-proliferation, arms control, counterterrorism, and intelligence.
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Can Japan Break the Iran Impasse?
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is determined to break the impasse over Iran. But does Japan’s government welcome his initiative?
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Thailand Tries Tokyo Fence Mending
Thailand’s lack of preparedness for floods in Bangkok frustrated Japan. But both countries have too much to lose to let ties stay sour.
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The Militarization of Paradise?
The Indian Ocean archipelago of Socotra is often described as an alien-looking paradise on earth. It also happens to be of immense strategic value to the U.S. and Asian nations.
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North Korea’s Other Weapons Threat
International attention is usually focused on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. But Pyongyang’s growing chemical and biological weapons capabilities are worrying Seoul.
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Cult Shadow Still Looms Over Japan
A raid by Japan’s spy agency this month on sites tied to Aum Shinrikyo is a reminder of the troubling legacy the cult has left.
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Japan Courts South America
With growing concerns over its energy security, Japan is increasingly looking at MERCOSUR as an alternative to nuclear power and the Middle East.
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Fighting Terrorism in Paradise
Desperate to maintain its image as a tourist paradise, the Maldives is boosting co-operation with regional partners to combat the threat of militants.
