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Hiroshima
Japan Holds Firm Against Nuclear Ban Treaty on Anniversary of Nuclear Bombings
By Daniel Hurst
Shinzo Abe insists that the treaty is unrealistic, but civil society is pushing back.
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Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, Iwo Jima: The Pacific War and US-Japan Reconciliation
February 28, 2017
Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, Iwo Jima: The Pacific War and US-Japan Reconciliation
The island of Iwo Jima plays an important role in U.S.-Japan reconciliation.
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Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, Iwo Jima: The Pacific War and US-Japan Reconciliation
Obama And Hiroshima: Symbolism And Substance
May 20, 2016
Obama And Hiroshima: Symbolism And Substance
Insights from Gregory Kulacki
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Obama And Hiroshima: Symbolism And Substance
What to Expect From Obama's Hiroshima Visit
May 11, 2016
What to Expect From Obama's Hiroshima Visit
Japan will need to be careful not to let Obama's visit overshadow the G7 Summit.
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What to Expect From Obama's Hiroshima Visit
Obama to Make Historic Visit to Hiroshima
May 10, 2016
Obama to Make Historic Visit to Hiroshima
Both domestic and international audiences will be watching the visit for an apology.
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Obama to Make Historic Visit to Hiroshima
Kerry Becomes First US Secretary to Visit Hiroshima
April 12, 2016
Kerry Becomes First US Secretary to Visit Hiroshima
Kerry's trip, made with the other G7 foreign minsters, could pave the way for a visit by Obama in May.
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Kerry Becomes First US Secretary to Visit Hiroshima
Japan's Nuclear Weapons Conundrum
April 06, 2016
Japan's Nuclear Weapons Conundrum
Even while Japan pushes for a world free of nuclear weapons, it recognizes the importance of a nuclear deterrence.
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Japan's Nuclear Weapons Conundrum
Weapons of Mass Destruction: How Will They Remember Us?
March 18, 2016
Weapons of Mass Destruction: How Will They Remember Us?
At a time of rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific, it is wise to recall the lessons of the past.
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Weapons of Mass Destruction: How Will They Remember Us?
How Japan Views History
November 30, 2015
How Japan Views History
Japan’s memorials and museums shape national narratives on how to remember the war, honor the dead, and ensure peace.
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How Japan Views History
Let's Keep the Abe Statement in Perspective
August 19, 2015
Let's Keep the Abe Statement in Perspective
It is important to distinguish between the man making the statement and the country he leads.
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Let's Keep the Abe Statement in Perspective
Giulio Douhet and the End of the Pacific War
August 12, 2015
Giulio Douhet and the End of the Pacific War
The horrors of the strategic bombing of Japan in WWII followed the advice of this Italian author.
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Giulio Douhet and the End of the Pacific War
Atomic Remembrance and Japan's Security Reform Debate
August 08, 2015
Atomic Remembrance and Japan's Security Reform Debate
The 70th anniversary of the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki is a focal point for opponents of defense reform.
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Atomic Remembrance and Japan's Security Reform Debate
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Remembering the Power of Peace
August 06, 2015
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Remembering the Power of Peace
Japan’s nuclear history reflects humanity’s capacity for destruction – and peace.
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Remembering the Power of Peace
Was Nuclear Weapon Use in Hiroshima <em>Really</em> a Turning Point in World War 2?
August 06, 2015
Was Nuclear Weapon Use in Hiroshima Really a Turning Point in World War 2?
Bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki did little to convince Japanese leaders to end the war.
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Was Nuclear Weapon Use in Hiroshima Really a Turning Point in World War 2?
G7 2016 Summit to Be Held at Site of Mie’s Ise Shrine
July 20, 2015
G7 2016 Summit to Be Held at Site of Mie’s Ise Shrine
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes to send a message with the choice of location.
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G7 2016 Summit to Be Held at Site of Mie’s Ise Shrine
Chinese Diplomat: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Were Bombed for a Reason
May 13, 2015
Chinese Diplomat: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Were Bombed for a Reason
The battle over World War II history flares up during the ongoing NPT Review Conference.
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Chinese Diplomat: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Were Bombed for a Reason
Japan's Nuclear Diplomacy
May 07, 2015
Japan's Nuclear Diplomacy
At the NPT review conference, Japanese politicians and citizens push for a nuclear-weapons-free world.
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Japan's Nuclear Diplomacy
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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