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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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May 12, 2018

China-Japan-South Korea Trilateral (Finally) Meets Again

By Daniel Hurst
After a two-year hiatus, the once-annual forum reconvenes amid rapid developments on the Korean Peninsula.
May 01, 2018

North Korea's Kim Signals Openness to Talks With Tokyo

By Daniel Hurst
Over the weekend, Moon briefed Abe by telephone about his discussions with Kim.

April 26, 2018

DPRK-Linked Academic: Prepare for 'Sad' Conclusion to Abductee Issue

By Daniel Hurst
A professor from Korea University sought to “convey the perspectives from Pyongyang” in a Tokyo press conference.

April 20, 2018

China-Japan Reset Continues With High-Level Economic Talks

By Daniel Hurst
The two sides hope finding common ground on economic issues can help continue a thaw in relations.

March 21, 2018

Left out of North Korea Summits, Japan Elevates Abduction Issue

By Daniel Hurst
In a flurry of talks with South Korean and U.S. officials, Japan tries to make sure its interests aren't forgotten.
March 14, 2018

Fukushima’s Diplomatic Fallout, 7 Years After the Nuclear Disaster

By Daniel Hurst
Japan faces questions from abroad about its handling of the lingering aftereffects of the triple disaster.

March 07, 2018

Japan Helps Explore the Gender Dynamics of Violent Extremism

By Daniel Hurst
A Tokyo-backed project shines a light on online behavior in four Asia-Pacific countries.
February 28, 2018

Why Japan Is Rethinking Its Energy Diplomacy

By Daniel Hurst
The foreign minister's advisory panel on climate change is a wake-up call for Japan.

February 21, 2018

German President: Unity Key to Handling North Korea Crisis

By Daniel Hurst
Advice from a key figure in the Iran deal is in keeping with the Japanese government's approach.

February 14, 2018

Will 2018 Really Be a Breakthrough Year in Japan-Russia ties?

By Daniel Hurst
Despite Shinzo Abe's optimism, analysts predict more of the same in Japan-Russia relations this year.

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