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Historical issues in Northeast Asia

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Abe’s 70th Anniversary Statement: What Should We Expect?

Abe’s 70th Anniversary Statement: What Should We Expect?

By Yuki Tatsumi
The content of Abe's statement will depend on what sort of audience he has in mind.
Japanese Company Apologizes for Forced Labor During World War II

Japanese Company Apologizes for Forced Labor During World War II

By Shannon Tiezzi
Mitsubishi formally apologizes to U.S. POWs forced to work for the company during World War II.

China: Japan Security Legislation a ‘Nightmare Scenario’

By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing has reacted with predictable breathlessness to the passage of new security legislation in Tokyo.

Abe's World War 2 Statement: Beyond History

Abe's World War 2 Statement: Beyond History

By Gilbert Rozman
The factors shaping the Abe Statement are far more complex than historical issues alone.

South Korea-Japan Relations: Toward a 'New Future'?

South Korea-Japan Relations: Toward a 'New Future'?

By Shannon Tiezzi
South Korea and Japan spoke optimistically about their relationship at an important anniversary yesterday.
South Korea's Foreign Minister to Make First Trip to Japan

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.

Japan and China: ‘Intimate Rivals’

By Mina Pollmann
An interview with Sheila Smith, author of Intimate Rivals: Japanese Domestic Politics and a Rising China.

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.

Stop Obsessing Over Abe's Congressional Speech

Stop Obsessing Over Abe's Congressional Speech

By Yuki Tatsumi
Criticisms of Abe's congressional speech overlook the progress made during the rest of his lengthy U.S. visit.

Abe's Apology: For Americans, Not for Asians

Abe's Apology: For Americans, Not for Asians

By David Eunpyoung Jee
Why did Abe offer apologies specifically to Americans, but not to Japan's Asian neighbors? In a word: national interest.

History Debate on Display at Rare China-Japan-South Korea Meeting

History Debate on Display at Rare China-Japan-South Korea Meeting

By Shannon Tiezzi
The first trilateral foreign ministers' meeting in nearly 3 years included a major emphasis on history.
Remorse Without Apology: Shinzo Abe and the Second World War

Remorse Without Apology: Shinzo Abe and the Second World War

By Ankit Panda
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said that he will express "Japan's remorse" for World War II.

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