Japan foreign policy

Abe Shinzo learned the hard way: Voters don’t care about foreign policy achievements if the economy is struggling.

Abe’s state funeral is a farewell for his all-encompassing diplomatic approach as Japan transitions toward a more values-based foreign policy.

The former Japanese leader has been remembered for spearheading a redoubling of Tokyo's engagement with the nations of the region.

Beijing's wooing of Southeast Asia's largest nation counsels a renewed focus on maritime Southeast Asia from Tokyo.

Even from retirement, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo continues to cast a long shadow over Japan’s foreign policy.

Kishida looks likely to maintain a typical Japanese approach to the two Koreas.

Politics and history continue to weigh heavily on the bilateral relationship.

In the wake of the February 1 coup, Tokyo's strategy of pragmatic engagement has come under increasing pressure.

The engagement will highlight Tokyo’s approach to the subregion within its broader foreign policy approach.

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.