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Shinzo Abe
The Third Annual Eastern Economic Forum and the Japan-Russia Summit
By John Taishu Pitt
Why Japan and Russia won't reach an agreement on the Northern Territories dispute.
Kim Jong-un's Crazy Summer: A Litmus Test for Japan
By Titli Basu
North Korea's active summer poses a host of challenges to Japan's defense posture.
How Japan Reacted to North Korea's Ballistic Missile Overflight of Its Territory
By Mina Pollmann
Japan enters a new era of North Korean provocations with great unease.
What's in Japan's Record 2018 Defense Budget Request?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's defense spending continues to be driven by concerns about North Korea and Chinese maritime activities.
Who Is Taro Kono, Japan's New Foreign Minister?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's new top diplomat inherits a complex portfolio.
What's China's View On Abe’s Latest Cabinet Reshuffle?
By Pengqiao Lu
Compared to the past, China has been relatively restrained in its criticism of Abe.
No Rest For Reform As Japan’s Economy Surges Ahead
By Anthony Fensom
Tokyo beat growth expectations last quarter -- scoring a sixth straight quarter of growth. But there's more work to do.
Abe's Cabinet Reshuffle, Explained
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
Despite a drastic public opinion slide, Abe's new cabinet was remarkably consistent.
Elections, Scandals, and Resignations: Can Shinzo Abe Survive in Japanese Politics?
By Ankit Panda
Beleaguered by scandal, an election loss in Tokyo, and a significant resignation, how is Abe's political position?
The Enigma of Japanese Politics
By Shin Kawashima
With PM Abe under fire, why are leaders of the main opposition party stepping down?
Tomomi Inada, Japan's Defense Minister, Resigns Following Weeks of Scandal
By Ankit Panda
Tomomi Inada leaves office days shy of completing a one-year term.
Can a Cabinet Reshuffle Reverse Abe's Downward Spiral?
By Mina Pollmann
The LDP takes another electoral hit as approval ratings continue to slide.