Shinzo Abe

The late Japanese prime minister is widely acknowledged as the driving force in closer Japan-India relations, but his India affinity has deeper roots than often acknowledged.

There is no doubt that Abe and Trump had a genuine friendship. However, what is often overlooked was how hard Abe worked to make that a reality.

The Unification Church and North Korea are closely linked, despite the church's adamant anti-communist stance.

New testimonies are emerging about the historic meeting.

Throughout his political career, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was at the center of Japanese conservative politics. With him gone, how will the conservative movement go forward?

The former prime minister’s all-or-nothing approach may have stymied progress on the unresolved North Korean abductions of Japanese nationals.

Japan’s longest-serving post-war prime minister left a long list of achievements with geopolitical significance.

Kishida’s response to the war in Ukraine has been surprisingly robust.

Over a year since his resignation, Abe's “power is substantial,” as is his legacy.

Breaking with neoliberalism will require a resolve to confront capital and political opponents. Does Kishida have what it takes?

Even from retirement, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo continues to cast a long shadow over Japan’s foreign policy.

Abe Shinzo’s pointed comments on Taiwan drew an angry reaction from Beijing.

The Liberal Democrats and their coalition partner have a majority in parliament. Whoever wins the September 29 party vote is likely to become the new prime minister. 

Prosecutors investigated whether Abe, his aide and two executives from his political support group had subsidized the party fees in violation of campaign and election funds laws.

New Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide is widely seen as a continuity choice. Will he change course on media freedoms?

Can Japan's new PM get the economy back on track in a nation facing a global pandemic, mounting debt and adverse demographics?

In addition to a U.S. under secretary of state, a former Japanese prime minister was also in attendance.

Mainstreaming Europe in Japan’s foreign policy.

A biographer of Japan’s outgoing prime minister discusses Abe’s lasting legacy on foreign affairs and trade.

Japan changed the order of officials' English language names a year ago – but the world has been slow to adapt.

Despite enormous stature and power, Abe leaves office having accomplished relatively little.

Abe’s penchant for thinking big has helped shape the Indo-Pacific.

Even as Abe set a new mark for most consecutive days as Japan’s prime minister, a series of hospital visits have raised questions.

Despite some disappointments on both sides, the India-Japan relationship looks set to further deepen in the face of an aggressive China.