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Japanese Politics
Japan: Shinzo Abe’s Upcoming Election Test
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Will Japan’s farmers revolt against the LDP in the July Upper House election?
Japan Without Ambition
By Robert Dujarric
Japan is a nation described by stasis, lethargy, and fatalism … along with a pleasant lifestyle.
Japan Faces a Possible Mob War After Yakuza Gang Fractures
By Benjamin David Baker
After a schism in their ranks, the Yakuza may erupt in violence in Japan.
How Can Japan Improve Its Relations With China and South Korea?
By Yuki Tatsumi
The China-Japan-South Korea trilateral was a good thing for Japan, but much work lies ahead.
Japan: Splits, Mergers and Alliances
By Christopher Pearson
A Japanese party splits, and that could signal a new round of mergers and alliances.
Shinzo Abe Refrains From Joining Japanese Lawmakers at Yasukuni Shrine
By Ankit Panda
The Japanese prime minister seems to have learned his lesson about visiting Yasukuni.
Japan Needs an Opposition Alliance
By Ichiro Ozawa
Unchecked unconstitutional legislation is a repeat of Japan’s prewar history.
Trans-Pacific Partnership: Prospects and Challenges
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda speaks with Devin Stewart about the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Here's What Needs to Happen in Order for the Trans-Pacific Partnership to Become Binding
By Ankit Panda
How and when will the Trans-Pacific Partnership actually come into force?
With His Reelection As LDP President, Shinzo Abe Is Firmly in the Saddle
By Rupakjyoti Borah
With his reelection as LDP president, Shinzo Abe appears to be immovable.
Let's Keep the Abe Statement in Perspective
By Brad Glosserman
It is important to distinguish between the man making the statement and the country he leads.
End of the Beginning or Beginning of the End for Shinzo Abe?
By Ankit Panda
At what cost to the U.S.-Japan alliance will Shinzo Abe pursue his defense reforms?