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Japan and the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Abe’s Unfinished Business: Japan’s Agriculture Reform

Abe’s Unfinished Business: Japan’s Agriculture Reform

By Zhuoran Li
Abe Shinzo is often considered Japan’s most powerful prime minister. But he faced steep political opposition in one of his primary goals.

Abe’s Regional Diplomacy: Results and Limitations

Abe’s Regional Diplomacy: Results and Limitations

By Mie Oba
Broad regional trends ultimately constrained an active foreign policy.
Pacific Trade Norms Established as US Producers Fear Losses

Pacific Trade Norms Established as US Producers Fear Losses

By Nicole L. Freiner
With TPP-11 entering into force late last year, the Asia-Pacific has a new set of trade rules.

Japan's Rush to Conclude TPP-11

Japan's Rush to Conclude TPP-11

By Aurelia George Mulgan
Shinzo Abe's government can't afford to see the Trans-Pacific Partnership fail.

With EU Deal, Japan Sends Powerful Message on Free Trade

With EU Deal, Japan Sends Powerful Message on Free Trade

By Anthony Fensom
The Japan-EU deal is a political win for Abe and a repudiation of Trump-style protectionism.

Trump Election Kills TPP

Trump Election Kills TPP

By Catherine Putz
President-elect Donald Trump promises to roll back free trade, starting with aborting TPP and killing NAFTA.

Japan Election Results: It's the Economy, Abe

Japan Election Results: It's the Economy, Abe

By Mina Pollmann
After a big victory by the ruling coalition, all eyes turn toward the potential for economic reforms.
Japan: Shinzo Abe’s Upcoming Election Test

Japan: Shinzo Abe’s Upcoming Election Test

By Aurelia George Mulgan
Will Japan’s farmers revolt against the LDP in the July Upper House election?

Japan: Why the TPP Bill Will Pass the Diet

Japan: Why the TPP Bill Will Pass the Diet

By Markus Winter
Despite opposition efforts, here is why the bill will pass through parliament.

TPP: The Ratification Race is On

TPP: The Ratification Race is On

By Catherine Putz
All eyes will be on the United States (and Japan), which can make or break the massive free trade agreement.

Abe Touts the TPP in Battle to Define the Regional Order

Abe Touts the TPP in Battle to Define the Regional Order

By Aurelia George Mulgan
China’s push into the South China Sea is behind the growing awareness of the strategic value of the TPP.
What Next for the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

What Next for the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

By Francisco J. Sanchez
With the TPP, the Asia-Pacific has the opportunity to shape the future of international commerce.

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