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Daniel Hurst

Daniel Hurst

Daniel Hurst is a freelance journalist based in Tokyo.

Daniel Hurst is a freelance journalist based in Tokyo. He writes news and feature articles about Japan for a range of international publications. Prior to moving to Japan in 2016 he specialized in political reporting in his home country of Australia. Previous positions included political correspondent for Guardian Australia, education correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and state political reporter for the Brisbane Times.

Posts by Daniel Hurst
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August 07, 2018

Naval Cooperation Highlights Japan-UK 'Global Security Partnership'

By Daniel Hurst
A British warship is helping conduct surveillance designed to enforce UN sanctions on North Korea.
July 27, 2018

German Foreign Minister Wants to Forge ‘Alliance of Multilateralists’ With Japan

By Daniel Hurst
Heiko Maas calls for the countries to cooperate against threats from North Korea, Russia, China -- and the U.S.

July 19, 2018

Japan, EU Display Solidarity in the Face of US Friction

By Daniel Hurst
Their new FTA is “of enormous strategic importance for the rules-based international order,” says the European Council president.

July 13, 2018

Amid US Trade Tensions, Japan Formally Completes TPP-11 Entry

By Daniel Hurst
Japan's Foreign Ministry framed the move as “a powerful message from Japan to the world.”

July 06, 2018

Japan and China's 'Tactical Detente'

By Daniel Hurst
U.S.-China tensions are driving rapprochement between China and Japan, a professor argues.
June 29, 2018

Japan, Indonesia Strengthen Maritime Ties Amid 60th Anniversary

By Daniel Hurst
The “free and open Indo-Pacific” was on display during Foreign Minister Taro Kono's first trip to Indonesia.

June 21, 2018

Japan First? Tokyo Welcomes Malaysia's Repositioning on China

By Daniel Hurst
Mahathir chose Japan for the site of his first visit since retaking the prime minister's office in Malaysia.
June 12, 2018

The Trump-Kim Summit: The View From Japan

By Daniel Hurst
Japan remains cautious about North Korea's intentions.

June 07, 2018

A Brewing US-Japan Trade War?

By Daniel Hurst
Japan is facing the hard truth: even a close alliance doesn't provide protection from Trump's tariffs.

June 01, 2018

Abe's Russia Trip Comes to an Underwhelming End

By Daniel Hurst
Japan's prime minister may finally have to give up hope of making progress on a long-standing territorial dispute.

May 24, 2018

Japan's Pacific Island Push

By Daniel Hurst
The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting provided an opportunity for Japan to respond to Chinese influence in the region.
May 17, 2018

Japan's Foreign Policy Balancing Act

By Daniel Hurst
This year's Diplomacy Bluebook shows Japan scrambling to square long-held positions with rapid changes in the region.

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