San Francisco Treaty

Could Japan Ever Become a Nuclear Weapons State?

by John W. Dower

Japanese politicians have made it clear that they themselves do not have a "nuclear allergy." But as long as Japan remains under the U.S., there is little incentive to nuclearize.

Why the U.S. Has So Many Bases on Okinawa

by John W. Dower

The establishment of a U.S. military fiefdom on Okinawa was part of the Cold War practice of dividing nations.

The Treaty that Ended World War II Still Haunts Asia Today

by John W. Dower

The San Francisco Treaty system, which has dominated East Asian politics since World War II, is fraying. Here's how we got here.