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Daisuke Akimoto
Daisuke Akimoto, Ph.D. is Associate Professor at Tokyo University of Information Sciences.
He is the author of “Japan as a Global Pacifist State” (Peter Lang, 2013), “The Abe Doctrine” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018), “Japan’s Nuclear Identity and Its Implications for Nuclear Abolition” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020), “Japanese Prime Ministers and Their Peace Philosophy” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2022), and “Japan and Global Health” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024). His publications are available here.
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September 10, 2021
What If Kono Taro Becomes Japan’s Next Prime Minister?
By Daisuke Akimoto
The spirit of the Kono Statement will be welcomed by Beijing and Seoul - if Kono Taro truly intends to follow in his father's footsteps.
September 07, 2021
The Arrival of Kishida Diplomacy?
By Daisuke Akimoto
If Kishida Fumio, Japan's longest-serving foreign minister, becomes prime minister, what will his foreign policy agenda look like?
July 03, 2021
A Brief History of UFOs in Japan
By Daisuke Akimoto
As in the United States, the question of UFOs is gaining more attention, particularly as it relates to Japanese security.
June 22, 2021
Can Japan Fix the Gender Gap in Its Politics?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan remains hesitant to formally tackle its male-dominated political system. But one woman might beat the odds and force real change.
May 13, 2021
Japan’s Ambivalent Diplomacy in Myanmar
By Daisuke Akimoto
Given its political and economic influence over the Myanmar military, the Japanese government can do more to help the international community pursue non-military R2P options.
April 07, 2021
Can Japan Be Both Carbon-Free and Nuclear-Free?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan can – and should – pursue an energy mix that is both carbon-neutral and avoids reliance on nuclear energy.
March 23, 2021
Does Japan Need to Control Land Purchases by Foreigners?
By Daisuke Akimoto
A debate on the national security implications of foreign land ownership is underway in Japan.
March 12, 2021
Japan’s Changing Immigration and Refugee Policy
By Daisuke Akimoto
Tokyo has long been criticized for restrictive immigration policy. Can it change?
February 27, 2021
It’s Time to Enact Japan’s Magnitsky Act
By Daisuke Akimoto
Such legislation would boost Japan's credentials as a defender of human rights and practitioner of values-based diplomacy.
February 12, 2021
Japan Expects Biden to Rejoin the TPP
By Daisuke Akimoto
The U.S. was critical in convincing Japan to join the trade pact. Now Tokyo wants to bring Washington back into the fold.
October 01, 2020
Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Despite worrying indicators, Japan’s defense industry is expected to remain in good health.
August 07, 2020
Explaining Japan’s Policy Debate on Strike Capability
By Daisuke Akimoto
The policy debate over Japan’s acquisition of a strike capability against enemy bases is not a new topic.