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LDP
Assemblywoman Heckling an LDP Concern
By Clint Richards
Last Thursday’s incidents raises serious questions about the government’s commitment to workplace equality.
Japanese Opposition Continues to Fracture
By Clint Richards
Can Japan’s small, fractured opposition find the ability to coordinate on hot-button issues?
Japanese Arms-Trade for Domestic Consumption
By Clint Richards
Japan may use the prospect of large arms deals with Australia to influence public sentiment over military normalization.
Reshuffling Japan’s Opposition
By Clint Richards
More parties are splitting and merging, but none seem able to challenge the LDP.
LDP Sets Stage for Next Collective Self-Defense Talks
By Clint Richards
Japan’s coalition partners are looking to iron out their differences over ‘grey-zone issues’ this week.
New Komeito Stalls on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
While Japan’s coalition partners argue over the agenda, Abe announces a new Cabinet position to push the issue in the Diet.
Japan-North Korea Negotiations to Resume
By Clint Richards
Despite intense rhetoric, there is space for tactical concessions and further detente.
The Day After Abe’s Panel Report on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
The LDP has made its case for collective self-defense. Will coalition partner New Komeito influence the process?
Abe’s Next Steps Toward Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
The LDP is seeking to unite the coalition government in order to enshrine collective self-defense by year’s end.
Japan Opposition Party Leader Backs 'Limited' Collective Defense Proposal
By Ankit Panda
The DPJ's Former Vice Defense Minister Akihisa Nagashima supports the LDP's collective defense proposal.
Las Vegas Firm Wants to Make Japan Asia’s Next Gambling Destination
By J.T. Quigley
Billionaire CEO of Las Vegas Sands “will spend whatever it takes” to enter the Japanese market.
Japanese Government Panel Likely To Recommend Lifting Collective Defense Ban
By Ankit Panda
A Japanese government panel will recommend that Japan remove its ban on collective self-defense.