Collective Memory and Ethnic Nationalism’s Impact on Japanese Foreign Policy

Facing increasing threats, Japan and Korea share significant interests. Yet, the two countries rarely cooperate with each other, with tense diplomatic relations at a stalemate. Many scholars have attributed this to the rocky history between Japan and Korea, specifically during the colonial period and World War II. Through the examination of Japanese nationalism focused on identity and collective memory, this paper argues that the failures to resolve the historical problems as a result of the humiliation to the Japanese identity impedes East Asian state cooperation, which eventually leads to perpetual reliance on the United States and attempts at rearming.

AsiaOwen WuMay 21, 2026Nationalism, Historic Recollection, Japan, China, Korea, Ethnic Identity

Spain’s Bet on the Future: Embracing Immigration in an Increasingly Restrictive Europe

As much of Europe and the West moves toward restrictive migration policies, Spain is charting a different course, granting legal status to hundreds of thousands migrants. This approach highlights a widening ideological divide over immigration policy across the West and carries significant implications for the future of transatlantic alliances.

EuropeVaiden PollardMarch 2, 2026Immigration, Spain, Migration Policy, European Union, Demographics, Transatlantic Relations, Identity Politics, Nationalism, Populism