Japan

Can Ishiba manage a new approach to a long-standing issue?

After less than one week in office, Japan’s new prime minister has already sent Japan’s financial markets on a rollercoaster ride. 

New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru placed an emphasis on economic policy during his initial policy address. What's his prescription for Japan?

A former defense minister, Ishiba's victory will have important implications for the future of Japan-Taiwan relations.

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. 

Integrating Japan’s counterstrike capability with South Korea’s Three Axis system could strengthen the security of both countries.

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 was once coy about ODA’s purpose. No longer.

The election of late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s long-time rival marks the end of an era in the LDP.

Why the world should pay attention to Southeast Asia's AI race.

In his fifth attempt, Ishiba was chosen to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

With the unprecedented move this time, Japan now joined the other Western countries engaging in freedom-of-navigation exercises in the Taiwan Strait.

Prior to opening a consulate in Tokyo, Niue’s overseas diplomatic presence was limited to New Zealand and Belgium. 

Previously, India was seen as the ‘weak link’ in Quad. At the Delaware summit, India seemed more willing to take on China’s growing initiatives in the Indo-Pacific.

Like several of its Western partners, Japan will now be represented in Yangon by a chargé d'affaires rather than a full ambassador.

While the political implications of this voyage are undoubtedly important, three significant military trends related to Yonaguni Island have long been overlooked.

Japan is experiencing a shortage of the crucial staple, with an inelastic supply likely being the primary cause.

For the second time in three months, a knife-wielding man attacked Japanese schoolchildren in China.

The TSD has fewer points of friction that could hinder practical collaboration due to the high strategic complementarity of Australia, Japan, and the U.S.

Japan called the close approach of the Liaoning and its accompanying destroyers “absolutely unacceptable.”

Japan has successfully renewed its relationship with the Pacific Island countries.

Japan’s main opposition party is holding a leadership election. Is it ready to shake off the stigma of the previous DPJ government?

Japan’s LNG strategy reveals the tension between advancing clean energy goals and maintaining reliance on fossil fuels.

It’s a crucial step for Tokyo’s ambition to convert two Izumo-class vessels into fully-fledged aircraft carriers.