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Abe Shinzo’s Enduring Legacy on Geopolitics in Asia

Abe Shinzo’s Enduring Legacy on Geopolitics in Asia

By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
Japan’s longest-serving post-war prime minister left a long list of achievements with geopolitical significance.

The Meaning of Japan's New Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade Launch

The Meaning of Japan's New Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade Launch

By John Taishu Pitt
The ARDB represents one of the most significant post-war reforms to the GSDF.
Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate

Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate

By Michio Ueda
The LDP's recent election loss might actually be to Shinzo Abe's benefit.

How Can Japan Improve Its Relations With China and South Korea?

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.

How Does Japan's LDP Plan to Pass Security Reform?

How Does Japan's LDP Plan to Pass Security Reform?

By Mina Pollmann
With the 60-day rule, the Diet juggles technicalities and the LDP presses forward its bill reinterpreting Article 9.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Japan’s Global SDF Will Need These Two Laws

By Ankit Panda
Two new bills could revolutionize the Japanese military's ability to fight abroad.

Islamic State Murders: Japan's Tipping Point?

Islamic State Murders: Japan's Tipping Point?

By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s editors discuss recent events in Asia, including Japan and the Islamic State, Russia-China-India talks, and Cobra Gold 2015.
Vietnam's Extensive Strategic Partnership with Japan

Vietnam's Extensive Strategic Partnership with Japan

By Carl Thayer
Vietnam's relationship with Japan has an important security component that is growing and evolving.

Japan’s Clumsy Perception Management

Japan’s Clumsy Perception Management

By Kei Koga
Japan’s security policies are widely misunderstood. With some better prioritizing, Abe could help correct that.

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