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Mina Pollmann
Mina Pollmann is an associate political scientist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation.
Mina Pollmann is an associate political scientist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science from MIT, and her BS in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Her research interests focus on Japan’s security and diplomacy, the U.S.-Japan alliance, U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific, alliance politics, the domestic and local politics of alliance management, and security cooperation.
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November 12, 2015
Can Japan and China Ever Finish Their Maritime Communication Negotiations?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan and China's talks on a maritime communication mechanism have a convoluted history.
November 03, 2015
'Comfort Women' Issue Dominates Rare Japan-Korea Bilateral Talks
By Mina Pollmann
South Korea's president wants to reach a final solution by the end of 2015.
October 28, 2015
What Did Abe Accomplish in Central Asia?
By Mina Pollmann
Shinzo Abe's historic tour of Central Asia is an indication of unprecedented levels of Japanese interest in the region.
October 15, 2015
What Next in Japan-Iran Relations?
By Mina Pollmann
Worried it is falling behind Europe and China, Japan is eager to boost ties with Iran.
October 08, 2015
What the TPP Means for Japan
By Mina Pollmann
The TPP will bring strategic and economic benefits to Japan, but it has to clear domestic hurdles first.
October 06, 2015
What Did Japan Accomplish at the UN General Assembly?
By Mina Pollmann
Putin, Park, and peacekeeping: recapping Shinzo Abe's busy week in New York.
October 02, 2015
The Trouble With Japan's Defense Exports
By Mina Pollmann
Opening Japan's defense industry to the international market is a significant step, but it won't happen overnight.
September 18, 2015
Japan’s Coming Cabinet Reshuffle
By Mina Pollmann
Abe’s new Cabinet will signal his priorities for Japan after winning reelection as LDP president.
September 11, 2015
Japan's Role in the Refugee Crisis
By Mina Pollmann
Japan has been quick to donate money, but slow to welcome refugees.
September 03, 2015
Japan's Abe Is in for a Successful September, But at a Cost
By Mina Pollmann
Abe will see his security legislation passed, but will need to boost Japan's economy to win back support.
August 27, 2015
Interview: Australian Senator Nick Xenophon
By Mina Pollmann
The Diplomat speaks with Sen. Xenophon about Australia's submarine deal.
August 20, 2015
What Abe's WW2 Anniversary Statement Says About Japanese Identity
By Mina Pollmann
The language in Abe's statement reflects a mainstream consensus on modern Japanese identity.