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Japan, South Korea Foreign Ministers Agree to Improve Ties
By Yuri Kageyama and Hyung-jin Kim
Park Jin became the first South Korean foreign minister to visit Tokyo since 2019.
Abe Shinzo’s Indo-Pacific Legacy
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Abe’s role and legacy in transforming Japan’s role in global affairs, as well as in enhancing India-Japan ties, cannot be emphasized enough.
How Abe Shinzo Fortified Japan-Mongolia Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The assassination of the former prime minister was a shock to Mongolia, given his immense contributions in bolstering the bilateral relationship.
Is Japan’s Postwar Pacifism Dead?
By Ulv Hanssen
Japan’s defense spending plan shows how far the state has departed from postwar pacifism.
Ex-Japan PM Abe’s Funeral Draws Foreign Delegates Paying Their Respects
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan bid farewell to former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in a funeral service that drew public mourners and foreign dignitaries.
Across Party Lines, Taiwan Mourns Abe Shinzo
By Brian Hioe
The former Japanese prime minister's support for Taiwan brought condolences even from the KMT, which is generally antagonistic toward Japan.
South Korea Takes a Step in Efforts to Repair Relations With Japan
By Troy Stangarone
With a new consultative body to address forced labor issues, the Yoon administration is seeking to prevent the issues that scuttled the 2015 "comfort women" agreement.
Abe Shinzo: A Pivotal Chapter in India-Japan Relations
By Titli Basu
India lost its most ardent advocate in Japan.
China Protests Taiwan’s VP Paying Respects at Abe’s Memorial
By Associated Press
Vice President Lai attended Abe's funeral service in Tokyo in his personal capacity.
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Expands Majority in Elections After Abe’s Assassination
By Thisanka Siripala
The upper house election took on heightened significance in the wake of former Prime Minister Abe’s assassination.
India Mourns Demise of ‘Great Friend’ Abe Shinzo
By Sudha Ramachandran
Under Abe’s government, Japan’s ties with India expanded beyond economic relations to include nuclear and security cooperation too.
Abe Shinzo: Australia Has Lost Its ‘Best Friend’ in Asia
By David Walton and Daisuke Akimoto
Abe was the first Japanese prime minister to place a priority on ties with Canberra.