The Japanese prime minister has put serious effort into diplomacy near and far -- but will it pay off?

Despite signs of a thaw in inter-Korea relations, Japan's Abe continues to stress the need for national defense.

There is a third alternative Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should consider pursuing.

North Korea's active summer poses a host of challenges to Japan's defense posture.

China keeps calling on all parties to exercise restraint and remain cool-headed

Did Kim Jong-un just call Donald Trump’s bluff?

North Korea carries out what is likely its most provocative ballistic missile test to date.

Given recent developments, Tokyo needs to reconsider how it will work with Seoul and Washington.

Japan is sending a signal, even though its sanctions are likely to have a limited effect at best.

The latest nuclear test underscores the challenges of Japan's relationship with North Korea.

Tokyo for years supported a program that condemned many to hell on earth.

Without progress in Pyongyang this week, the investigation may derail completely.

A look at Japan's active foreign policy in Northeast Asia.

North Korea appears to feel that it has loosened the shackles of isolation enough for now.

While talks with Pyongyang struggle, Abe is full steam ahead in his pursuit of a meeting with Park.

Being left in the cold usually results in threats from the Hermit Kingdom.