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New Komeito
July 02, 2014
Japan's Collective Self-Defense: Implications for Asia
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck speak to Clint Richards about Japan reinterpreting its constitution.
June 25, 2014
Abe’s Collective Self-Defense Cabinet Approval Imminent
By Clint Richards
A new government draft has garnered coalition support, and could be approved as early as next week.
June 12, 2014
Shinzo Abe’s Constitutional Ambitions
By Jeremy A. Yellen
Despite widespread opposition, Japan’s PM is determined to reinterpret the constitution.
June 04, 2014
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.
May 26, 2014
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.
May 22, 2014
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.
May 20, 2014
Japan-North Korea Negotiations to Resume
By Clint Richards
Despite intense rhetoric, there is space for tactical concessions and further detente.
May 20, 2014
Japan to Build Defense Camps Near Disputed Islands
By Clint Richards
GSDF camps are to be built on three islands near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands to handle “remote island attacks.”
May 16, 2014
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?
July 24, 2013
Abe Reassures After Election Victory
Shinzo Abe gets the Upper House victory he wanted, and then moves to reassure voters as to his intentions.
July 10, 2010
The Taxing Issue
Big party support for a consumption tax hike leaves opposing voters few alternatives.
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