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Berlin’s Peace Statue Faces Removal Amid Japanese Pressure
By Tim Hildebrandt
The statue, which commemorates the "comfort women" of World War II, has embroiled the local government in a minor diplomatic controversy.
The History of Japan’s Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Nuclear Survivors’ Group
By Eirini Karamouzi and Luc-André Brunet
Nihon Hidankyo was honored “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.” It’s a culmination of nearly 70 years of work.
Ishiba’s Push for an ‘Asian NATO’ Is a Non-starter
By Titli Basu
The Japanese prime minister’s call for an Asian NATO is farfetched – and risks alienating key Indo-Pacific stakeholders, including India and ASEAN.
Japan’s Foreign Policy Beyond the US Presidential Election
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Tokyo is trying to build a relationship that survives either outcome.
Japan’s New Prime Minister and the North Korean Abduction Issue
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can Ishiba manage a new approach to a long-standing issue?
What Is Ishibanomics?
By Daisuke Akimoto
New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru placed an emphasis on economic policy during his initial policy address. What's his prescription for Japan?
Can Japan Become the ‘World’s Most AI-friendly Country’?
By Adam Bartley, Aiden Warren, and Charles T. Hunt
As the world faces rapid change and competition over AI, Japan’s step-up is significant for the East Asian region but also the wider world.
Ishiba Shigeru Wants a Stronger Japan-US Alliance. He Has an Unorthodox Vision For Doing That.
By Jio Kamata
Japan’s new prime minister has long called for more reciprocity in the alliance, including revisions in the Status of Forces Agreement and Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.
Japan’s Official Development Assistance and the National Interest
By OBA Mie
Japan was once coy about ODA’s purpose. No longer.
3 Things to Know About Japan’s New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru
By Takahashi Kosuke
The election of late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s long-time rival marks the end of an era in the LDP.
Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba Shigeru Will Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister
By Mari Yamaguchi and Foster Klug
In his fifth attempt, Ishiba was chosen to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan’s Current Rice Shortage Foreshadows Long-Term Problems
By Andrew Orchard
Japan is experiencing a shortage of the crucial staple, with an inelastic supply likely being the primary cause.
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