It's here! "The Australia-Japan Special Strategic Partnership" digital pre-release is #free via YCAPS: ycaps.org/blog/australia… Containing the key documents that underpin #Australia-#Japan security ties, this book is a useful reference for practitioners & scholars alike.

Excellent free resource for those who want to dig into the nitty-gritty of the Austalia-Japan Special Strategic Partnership. Free download during this launch period. Well done Michael Bosack & the team at YCAPS!

I spent Saturday with Prof Blusse and know this will be a fantastic seminar.

Fare the well to the treacherous seas of Cathay. youtube.com/watch?v=qaPdeF…

What's your favorite Japanese mascot? This is mine. We have a stuffed on that lives in our camper.

Who remembers that one year after Empire Strikes Back James Earl Jones was in movie meant to tell the tales of Matthew Perry's Expedition to open Japan.

Learned just now-Bashi channel's name is from a local language term for a type of liquor drunk plentifully by the crew of William Dampier when they landed on an island south of the channel, as reported in Dampier's book, A New Voyage Round the World (1607)

Representing @YCAPS in strategic discussions with National Maritime Foundation

One can debate the accuracy of this statement. But, it is undeniable that the sentiment is widespread and plays well with this plenary and his electoral base.

Powerful stuff from Ivy 아이비. Unfortunately, rule of law is only going to survive if supported by a wide coalition facebook.com/share/1HoTHGU8…

🌊 GRIPS Lunchtime Seminar 🌊 Join us for a special seminar on “Indonesia’s Maritime Policy” featuring Dr. Indra Alverdian, with John Bradford as discussant Find out more👇 ycaps.org/ycaps-grips-ju… #Marsec #IndoPacific

Can't wait. The intersection of Indonesia's maritime heritage and strategic culture is one of my favorite areas to explore. I've taken a peak at Pak Indra's book and it looks very exciting

Weekend Reading | This new issue by John Bradford & Aristyo Darmawan explores the historical and strategic nature of the differences between Indonesia and the major maritime states, focusing on their differing views on freedom of navigation in archipelagic waters.

Another piece with John Bradford . We argue that the ratification of the Indonesia-Vietnam EEZ agreement provides a good opportunity for Indonesia to clarify its position by denying the validity of China’s Nine-Dash Line claim. Full article: lnkd.in/ghixxPNw

Very much looking forward to this brownbag discussion on Weds. ycaps.org/ycaps-grips-ju…

Very much looking forward to this brownbag discussion on Weds. ycaps.org/ycaps-grips-ju…

Some comments to The Japan Times' Gabriel Dominguez on why the potential transfer for JMSDF DDs to the Philippine Navy will be a big win for all! japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/0…

Conversation with @SCMP scmp.com/news/china/mil…

YCAPS Executive Director John Bradford comments on what Japan’s potential transfer of Abukuma-class warships to the Philippines means for maritime security in the region via The Japan Times 👇japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/0… #Japan #Philippines #Marsec #IndoPacific #Defense

YCAPS Executive Director John Bradford argues it may be too late for new US shipyard investments to alter China’s near-term Taiwan plans—but says busy, profitable yards are key to long-term deterrence via South China Morning Post👇 scmp.com/news/china/mil… #IndoPacific #Taiwan #Defence