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India-Japan Relations: Out of the Shadow of Ukraine
March 21, 2023

India-Japan Relations: Out of the Shadow of Ukraine

By Titli Basu
Amid fractured global politics, Kishida’s visit to New Delhi proved how crucial India in for Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?
March 21, 2023

What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?

By Mina Pollmann
Between China and North Korea, the logic for increased Japan-South Korea cooperation is clear. All that was lacking was political will. 
The Politics of Sexual Minorities in Japan
March 15, 2023

The Politics of Sexual Minorities in Japan

By Vindu Mai Chotani and Olivier Ammour-Mayeur
Despite efforts at the local level, LGBTQ rights won’t move forward much unless the LDP can find the political will to make it happen. 

The Japan-South Korea Thaw Is Far From a Done Deal
March 14, 2023

The Japan-South Korea Thaw Is Far From a Done Deal

By Jio Kamata
Japan's Kishida and South Korea's Yoon are ready to mend relations, but both leaders face problems back home.

Fukushima 12 Years After the Nuclear Accident
March 14, 2023

Fukushima 12 Years After the Nuclear Accident

By Thisanka Siripala
While radiation levels return to normal in towns around the accident epicenter, revitalization is weighed down by accumulating piles of contaminated soil.

Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Destroys It Over 2nd-Stage Failure
March 08, 2023

Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Destroys It Over 2nd-Stage Failure

By Mari Yamaguchi
The failure of Japan’s new rocket series, already long delayed, was a setback for the country’s space program.

Japan Welcomes South Korean Deal to End Colonial Era Forced Labor Dispute 
March 07, 2023

Japan Welcomes South Korean Deal to End Colonial Era Forced Labor Dispute 

By Thisanka Siripala
The long unresolved forced labor dispute nears closure, with South Korea deciding to shoulder victim compensation through donations. 
Where Next for ASEAN-Japan Relations in a Changing Indo-Pacific?
March 03, 2023

Where Next for ASEAN-Japan Relations in a Changing Indo-Pacific?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides confront a challenging strategic context as they look to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Japan’s Politics Is Flooded With ‘Nepo Babies’
February 25, 2023

Japan’s Politics Is Flooded With ‘Nepo Babies’

By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan has an unusually high percentage of lawmakers who come from political dynasties – and it shows.

The Invasion of Ukraine Turned Japan’s Russia Policy on Its Head
February 23, 2023

The Invasion of Ukraine Turned Japan’s Russia Policy on Its Head

By Jio Kamata
From attempts at flattery and concerted diplomacy in 2014, Tokyo has pivoted to sanctions in lockstep with the rest of the G-7.

Japan Suspects Chinese Spy Balloons Violated Its Airspace 
February 17, 2023

Japan Suspects Chinese Spy Balloons Violated Its Airspace 

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan is debating the appropriate response to tackle such surveillance following the U.S. shootdown of a balloon from China.
Will Japan Succeed in Its ‘Global South’ Diplomacy?
February 15, 2023

Will Japan Succeed in Its ‘Global South’ Diplomacy?

By Kei Hakata
A shift to values-based diplomacy must not jeopardize Japan’s long history of close engagement with the developing world.

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