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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.
Japanese Election: Abe’s Mandate?
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Understanding Abe’s mandate requires understanding what a political mandate really is.
Japan Plans New Law to Speed Military Deployment
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new permanent law on dispatching JSDF overseas would not require a constitutional amendment.
LDP Hegemony and the Future of Japanese Foreign Policy
By Peter Harris
With Shinzo Abe returned to power, is Japan back to an era of foreign policy stability?
Abe's Post-Election Agenda for Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Dr. Sheila Smith on Japan's snap elections and the challenges facing Abe moving forward.
Another Four Years for Abe
By Sheila A. Smith
With record low turnout, Sunday's election nonetheless sent some clear messages.
Japan: Electoral Landslide With an Ambiguous Mandate
By Sheila A. Smith
Shinzo Abe is likely to win comfortably this weekend. But what will it mean?
Shinzo Abe’s Election Gamble
By Stratos Pourzitakis
The snap elections in December have the potential to backfire for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Another Election in Tokyo
By Sheila A. Smith
The ruling coalition already has a huge majority in the Japanese parliament. So why go to the polls early?
Recession Returns to Japan
By Clint Richards
Monday’s dismal figures put Japan on track for elections and a further tax delay.
Could Abe Call a Snap Election?
By Clint Richards
An attempt to justify a change in course over the tax hike could backfire for the prime minister.
Japan’s New Cabinet Seeking Regional Cool-Down
By Clint Richards
Abe is renewing his push for bilateral meetings with regional leaders.