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‘Realism’ Looms Large Over the CDP Leadership Race

‘Realism’ Looms Large Over the CDP Leadership Race

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

Can Kishida Turn the LDP Into a Friend of Labor?

Can Kishida Turn the LDP Into a Friend of Labor?

By Jio Kamata
The LDP is hoping to capitalize on rifts within the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the opposition ranks.
Revisiting the Obama-Hatoyama Relationship

Revisiting the Obama-Hatoyama Relationship

By Gregory Kulacki
A controversy stoked by Obama's recent memoir gives causes to look back at a troubled relationship - and what could have been.

Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia

Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia

By Nithin Coca
Japan’s 2009 election experience has lessons for Malaysia’s first opposition government.

Abenomics Is Failing. So Why Is Abe Poised to Win Big in Japan's Elections?

Abenomics Is Failing. So Why Is Abe Poised to Win Big in Japan's Elections?

By Trissia Wijaya
Despite little economic progress, Japan will vote for the status quo on July 10.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Japan Gears up for Elections

Japan Gears up for Elections

By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan will head to the polls in July, but the result seems obvious already.

Japan's 'New' Opposition Party Is Not Actually New

Japan's 'New' Opposition Party Is Not Actually New

By Yuki Tatsumi
The new Democratic Party looks a lot like its primary predecessor, the Democratic Party of Japan.
Can Japan's Opposition Unite to Dethrone the LDP?

Can Japan's Opposition Unite to Dethrone the LDP?

By Mina Pollmann
By-elections in April will be a testing ground for major opposition parties' election strategy.

The Democratic Party of Japan: The Beginning of the End?

The Democratic Party of Japan: The Beginning of the End?

By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan's opposition has not been able to capitalize on the unpopularity of Shinzo Abe's security bills.

Japan Can't Ignore Rising Tensions in Korea

Japan Can't Ignore Rising Tensions in Korea

By Yuki Tatsumi
Even with tension rising on the Korean Peninsula, the Japanese opposition is keeping an inward focus.

The Domestic Hurdles for Japan's Defense Reforms

The Domestic Hurdles for Japan's Defense Reforms

By Mina Pollmann
With Abe's U.S. visit over, the next task is getting the domestic security reforms he promised while in Washington.
Financial Scandals in Japan Could Force Shake-Up in Abe's Cabinet

Financial Scandals in Japan Could Force Shake-Up in Abe's Cabinet

By Mina Pollmann
Alleged violations of the Political Funds Control Law are reverberating through the LDP and DPJ alike.

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