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Fumio Kishida
August 05, 2017
Abe's Cabinet Reshuffle, Explained
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
Despite a drastic public opinion slide, Abe's new cabinet was remarkably consistent.
August 02, 2017
Abe's Political Woes Continue With Moritomo Scandal Arrests
By Mina Pollmann
A much-needed electoral victory for the LDP comes with arrests in a scandal involving Abe and his wife.
July 25, 2017
Can a Cabinet Reshuffle Reverse Abe's Downward Spiral?
By Mina Pollmann
The LDP takes another electoral hit as approval ratings continue to slide.
July 22, 2016
Japan-China Relations at a Crossroads
By Hiroko Maeda
Asia’s two biggest economic powers continue to struggle to find common ground.
June 04, 2016
Japan Protests Chinese Construction in East China Sea
By Mina Pollmann
Once again, Japan criticizes China's gas projects in an undemarcated maritime area.
April 19, 2016
The Real Accomplishments of the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting
By Yuki Tatsumi
The focus on Kerry in Hiroshima overshadowed a major foreign policy "win" for Japan.
October 15, 2015
What Next in Japan-Iran Relations?
By Mina Pollmann
Worried it is falling behind Europe and China, Japan is eager to boost ties with Iran.
October 05, 2015
Can Japan and Russia Resolve Their Territorial Dispute?
By Vindu Mai Chotani
Talks are again underway. Can the two countries remove the main obstacle to stronger ties?
June 18, 2015
South Korea's Foreign Minister to Make First Trip to Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yun Byung-se will visit Japan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ROK-Japan diplomatic ties.
May 13, 2015
Chinese Diplomat: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Were Bombed for a Reason
By Shannon Tiezzi
The battle over World War II history flares up during the ongoing NPT Review Conference.
May 07, 2015
Japan's Nuclear Diplomacy
By Mina Pollmann
At the NPT review conference, Japanese politicians and citizens push for a nuclear-weapons-free world.