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Will Izumi Kenta Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?
By Jio Kamata
A CDP government looks more likely than ever – even if it’s still a low-odds proposition.
Japan’s PM Kishida Says He Won’t Step Down After LDP’s Defeat in By-elections
By Mari Yamaguchi
Sunday’s defeat marks a further setback for Kishida, who will seek reelection as his party’s leader in the fall.
Japan’s AI Diplomacy
By Daisuke Akimoto
In order to take a global leadership role in AI regulations and innovation, the Kishida administration must formulate its own legal framework at home.
Why the Japan-US WMD in Space Resolution Was Critical
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The resolution, which failed due to a Russian veto, sought to reaffirm and extend critical norms against placing weapons of mass destruction in space.
Pursuing Rapprochement Between China, Japan, and South Korea
By Daria Kurushina
Restarting the trilateral could be a remedy for the growing geopolitical rift and help ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific.
Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 Highlights Japan’s Naval Diplomacy
By Andrew Orchard
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign policy needs.
1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated, but called a mid-air collision a “high possibility.”
The Japan-US Security Upgrade
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Naoko Aoki.
Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?
Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?
By Cao Nguyen Khanh Huyen
Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea
By James JB Park
New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and South Korea, their respective U.S. forces, and the regional security architecture.