Japan diplomacy

Understanding the meaning of the dueling trips requires a closer look at the larger context of China and Japan’s recent international diplomatic efforts. 

A shift to values-based diplomacy must not jeopardize Japan’s long history of close engagement with the developing world.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio had a packed schedule on the sidelines on the U.N. General Assembly.

Such legislation would boost Japan's credentials as a defender of human rights and practitioner of values-based diplomacy.

Japan's flurry of diplomacy highlights its outreach to newer, more distant partners.

As the world’s attention turns increasingly to climate change, Japan is in prime position to lead.

The grouping seems less and less inclined to take up concerns related to East Asia, adding to Japan’s disillusionment.

Evaluating PM Abe’s sideline diplomacy and Japan’s pursuit of previously stated goals.

Foreign Minister Taro Kono told parliament that the country needs to overhaul its foreign ministry workforce.