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Historical Anti-Japanese Demonstrations in China and the Recent Shenzhen Incident
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Why this time is different.
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?
Ishiba’s Rocky Economic Road
By Anthony Fensom
After less than one week in office, Japan’s new prime minister has already sent Japan’s financial markets on a rollercoaster ride.
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?
Ishiba’s Integrated Deterrence: What Japan’s New Prime Minister Means for Taiwan
By Victor Lin
A former defense minister, Ishiba's victory will have important implications for the future of Japan-Taiwan relations.
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.
Matching Japan’s Counterstrike Capability With South Korea’s Three Axis System
By Ju Hyung Kim
Integrating Japan’s counterstrike capability with South Korea’s Three Axis system could strengthen the security of both countries.
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.
The Global AI Market No One Is Watching
By Sarosh Nagar and Sergio Imparato
Why the world should pay attention to Southeast Asia's AI race.
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.