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By Jumping Bail, Fugitive Ghosn Burns Bridges to Japan
By Associated Press
The former Nissan CEO’s escape from house arrest in Japan to Lebanon shocked the world and embarrassed Japanese authorities.
India in Japan’s Strategic Thinking: Charting Convergences in the Indo-Pacific
By Titli Basu
Over the past decade, India has grown increasingly prominent in Japan's regional strategy.
New Year, New Scandals for Japan’s Ruling Party
By Mina Pollmann
Once again, Abe and his LDP are beset by multiple scandals. And once again, it doesn't seem to be impacting their political dominance.
Japan Executes First Foreigner in 10 Years for Family Murder
By Associated Press
Japan and the U.S. are the only two of the G7 countries that continue to use capital punishment.
Japan at Odds With Iran’s Plea for Stronger Economic and Political Alliance
By Thisanka Siripala
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is caught between feuding Iran and the United States.
Okinawa and Japanese Government Locked In Hostile Battle Over US Base Relocation
By Thisanka Siripala
The prolonged showdown intensified as the contentious landfill construction hit a design plan snag.
Has Japan Become the Kingmaker for Trade Deals in the Indo-Pacific?
By Jeffrey Wilson
The future of RCEP depends on how the Japanese government will approach India’s withdrawal.
Japan, South Korea Hold Export Talks in Search of Dispute Solution
By Associated Press
The talks were an attempt to unravel Japan’s export restrictions on South Korea, one facet of a larger chill in bilateral relations.
The Ever-Evolving Importance of Japan’s Coast Guard
By Mina Pollmann
Two recent changes highlight the multifaceted role the JCG will continue to play in Japan’s defenses.
Clash of Killer Robots? Japan’s Role in Preventing AI Apocalypse
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan has a responsibility to spearhead discussions on the legal regulation of lethal autonomous weapons systems.
Japan’s Iran Dilemma
By Kazuto Suzuki
Regional tensions require a delicate compromise.
Japan-South Korea Ties on Ice Until Bilateral Trade Meeting
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan and South Korea’s relationship hangs on a thread until talks resume at a high-level policy meeting later this month.