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Japanese Constitution
Japan Should Have a Serious Debate on Revising Its Constitution—But Not Now
By Rintaro Nishimura
Shinzo Abe is right about the need for a debate, but the time is not right.
The Key to Securing the Indo-Pacific: Japanese Constitutional Reform?
By Robert Farley
How interrelated are the issues of Japan's constitutional reform debate and ongoing questions about preserving Asia's status quo?
Who Wants to Operate Carrier-Based F-35Bs in Asia? Apparently, Japan and South Korea
By Robert Farley
What to make of recent reports that Japan's Izumo-class and South Korea's Dokdo-class vessels may operate these fighters?
The Story of How Japanese Politics Got Shaken Up in 2017
By Ankit Panda
The stakes in Japan's October 2017 are high, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeking a new mandate to handle North Korea.
Japan and the Abdication of the Emperor
By Izuru Makihara
How might the Abe government address the sensitive issue of abdication?
How Specifically Does Japan's LDP Want to Revise the Constitution?
By Adam P. Liff
A 2012 proposal for amending Japan's post-war constitution offers some guidance.
Ruling Coalition Sweeps Japan Upper House Elections, Putting Constitutional Reform in Reach
By Ankit Panda
The latest election affirms Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's political dominance in Japan.
Abenomics, the Upper House Elections, and Japan's Political Future
By Ankit Panda
Mina Pollmann joins Ankit Panda to discuss trends in Japanese politics before the July 2016 House of Councilors elections.
Japan’s Double Standard on Freedoms and Rule of Law
By Aurelia George Mulgan
PM Shinzo Abe is maintaining a double standard on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
September 2, 1945: When Japan Surrendered
By Ankit Panda
Imperial Japan's demise led to the emergence of the country we know today.
Japan: Farewell to ‘One Country Pacifism’
By Eisuke Suzuki
Why it is time to part ways with the traditional interpretations of Article 9 of Japan’s Constitution.
Demonstrating for Peace in Japan
By John W. Traphagan
Protests over security legislation suggest that perhaps Japanese don’t want their country to be “normal.”
Shinzo Abe and the Japanese Constitution
By Jared Genser and Michelle Brignone
When it comes to his new security legislation, the prime minister should listen to the Japanese people.
Respecting the Japanese Constitution
By Ichiro Ozawa
What the Abe government plans goes beyond a constitutional amendment.
The Dangerous Japan-U.S. Defense Guidelines Revisions
By Ichiro Ozawa
A Japanese opposition leader on what is wrong with the changes to The Guidelines for Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation.
Japan: Seeking Renewal in the Face of Decline
By Andrew Oplas
Shinzo Abe’s constitutional reinterpretation has the potential to pay big dividends for the nation.
US Missile Defense in South Korea 'Concerns' China
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Japan's constitutional reform, Russian Air Force bombers, and shifting Indian defense priorities.
Japanese Constitutional Overhaul in 2015? Don't Count On It
By Ankit Panda
Yes, Abe and the LDP are looking good after December's elections, but they still won't get constitutional reform.
Shinzo Abe’s New Mandate
By Kristin Surak
Abe’s win at the polls signals a democracy in disarray and a shift to a neo-nationalist agenda.
Ishihara’s Stealth Attack on the Japanese Constitution
By Aurelia George Mulgan
The right-wing politician cites a supposed grammatical error as justification for a new constitution.
‘New Nationalism’ in Japan
By Dennis McCornac
A turn toward military normalization threatens Japan position as a peaceful international leader.
Tokyo’s Subtle Revolution
By Nick Bisley
Abe’s Constitutional reinterpretation will have profound implications for the Asia-Pacific.
Shinzo Abe’s Constitutional Ambitions
By Jeremy A. Yellen
Despite widespread opposition, Japan’s PM is determined to reinterpret the constitution.
Recommendations for the Future Balance of U.S.-Japan Relations
By Will Atkins
A government’s panel on collective self-defense will face challenges at home and abroad, but is important for the alliance.
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