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Kishida Fumio
Is There a Kishida Doctrine?
By Jeff Kingston
Even from retirement, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo continues to cast a long shadow over Japan’s foreign policy.
Japan OKs Record $317 Billion Extra Budget for COVID, Economy
By Mari Yamaguchi
The budget largely is to fund COVID-19 measures, including booster shot vaccines and cash payouts.
What to Expect From Japan’s ‘Economic Security’ Legislation
By Daisuke Akimoto
The Kishida administration has emphasized economic security, but what does it mean?
Can Kishida Become Japan’s First Human Rights Prime Minister?
By Mieczysław P. Boduszyński and Christopher K. Lamont
Japan has rarely been keen to promote human rights and democracy overseas. That may change under Kishida and his new special adviser on human rights.
Japan Approves Record Extra Defense Budget
By Kosuke Takahashi
Amid growing threats in East Asia, the Japanese cabinet approved a record extra budget for defense appropriations.
Kishida Places Japan’s Business Interests at the Forefront of Climate Policy
By Duncan Bartlett
The new prime minister told COP26 that Japan will lead the push for greener energy in Asia. However, like India and China, Japan is reluctant to consign coal to history.
Japan Leader Calls for Greater Military Capability, Spending
By Mari Yamaguchi
Kishida said Japan's security environment has been rapidly changing.
What Is Kishidanomics?
By Daisuke Akimoto and Larissa Stünkel
Can Japan achieve the new prime minister’s plan for income doubling and economic security?
Japan’s Kishida: A Dove in Hawk’s Clothing?
By John Nilsson-Wright
The new Japanese prime minister will find it a challenge to unite his divided party while also winning the confidence of an increasingly skeptical electorate.
Will Japan’s Kishida Take Relations With the Koreas in a New Direction?
By Jason Bartlett
Kishida looks likely to maintain a typical Japanese approach to the two Koreas.
Japan’s New PM to Seek Fresh Mandate to Handle Virus, Economy
By Mari Yamaguchi
Kishida said he would dissolve the lower house next week in preparation for October 31 elections.
Japan’s Position on the CPTPP Applications of China and Taiwan
By KAWASHIMA Shin
With some bold yet skillful diplomacy, Japan’s next government has a real diplomatic opportunity.