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Kishida Fumio
![Kishida Has Returned From the Political Precipice Before. Can He Do It Again? Kishida Has Returned From the Political Precipice Before. Can He Do It Again?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-12-21-164706.jpg)
Kishida Has Returned From the Political Precipice Before. Can He Do It Again?
By Shamshad A. Khan
Despite consistently low approval ratings, Kishida seems insistent on retaining the LDP presidency. How will he fare in the upcoming leadership race?
![The Coming Clash Between Japan’s Current and Former Prime Ministers The Coming Clash Between Japan’s Current and Former Prime Ministers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-07-19-144712.jpg)
The Coming Clash Between Japan’s Current and Former Prime Ministers
By Jio Kamata
The upcoming LDP election will be a battle over policy and personality, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his predecessor, Suga Yoshihide, symbolize the LDP's internal divide.
![Japan Warms up to NATO Japan Warms up to NATO](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-07-12-122730.jpg)
Japan Warms up to NATO
By Yukari Easton
Nothing can substitute Japan’s collective defense with the United States, but working with a multilateral bloc such as NATO is an important effort to bolster deterrence.
![Foreign, Defense Ministers From Japan and the Philippines to Meet Next Week Foreign, Defense Ministers From Japan and the Philippines to Meet Next Week](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-12-124749.jpg)
Foreign, Defense Ministers From Japan and the Philippines to Meet Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides are expected to discuss a much-anticipated reciprocal access agreement that will remove hurdles to joint military exercises and deeper defense cooperation.
![The Missed Opportunity of Japan’s Kishida Fumio The Missed Opportunity of Japan’s Kishida Fumio](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-08-134103.jpg)
The Missed Opportunity of Japan’s Kishida Fumio
By Jio Kamata
The Japanese leader missed his chance to hold a snap election and cement his power. Now his leadership of both party and country is in jeopardy.
![With Trilateral Summit, China, Japan, South Korea Look for a Reset With Trilateral Summit, China, Japan, South Korea Look for a Reset](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-28-125333.jpg)
With Trilateral Summit, China, Japan, South Korea Look for a Reset
By Duncan Bartlett
Despite obvious friction points, the three leaders are hoping to make progress on economic cooperation – especially a long-sought FTA.
![Japan’s PM Kishida Says He Won’t Step Down After LDP’s Defeat in By-elections Japan’s PM Kishida Says He Won’t Step Down After LDP’s Defeat in By-elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-30-164851.jpg)
Japan’s PM Kishida Says He Won’t Step Down After LDP’s Defeat in By-elections
By Mari Yamaguchi
Sunday’s defeat marks a further setback for Kishida, who will seek reelection as his party’s leader in the fall.
![Japan’s AI Diplomacy Japan’s AI Diplomacy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-10-15-7.jpg)
Japan’s AI Diplomacy
By Daisuke Akimoto
In order to take a global leadership role in AI regulations and innovation, the Kishida administration must formulate its own legal framework at home.
![How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit? How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-12-21-134435.jpg)
How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?
By Cao Nguyen Khanh Huyen
Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
![A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-12-124713.jpg)
A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington
By Duncan Bartlett
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida addressed the U.S. Congress and met the president of the Philippines. However, a tentative offer to join the AUKUS security pact presents Japan with a dilemma.
![Biden to Warn China on South China Sea, Report Claims Biden to Warn China on South China Sea, Report Claims](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-12-11-043421.jpeg)
Biden to Warn China on South China Sea, Report Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. president is set to deliver the warning at this week's trilateral summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines.
![Philippines to Hold Joint Maritime Patrols With US, Japan Philippines to Hold Joint Maritime Patrols With US, Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-02-002923.jpeg)
Philippines to Hold Joint Maritime Patrols With US, Japan
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement of the joint South China Sea maneuvers is expected to be announced at a trilateral summit between the three nations next week.
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