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Shinzo Abe
Abe’s Coal Addiction
By Hisayo Takada
Abe’s addiction to coal prove his empty words on climate change action.
Abe's Art of the Deal: What the Japanese Prime Minister Won in New York
By Tobias Harris
Japan is at the heart of virtually every effort to write new rules governing the global trading system in the 21st century.
Japan Holds Off US Auto Tariffs. But at What Cost to Farmers?
By Thisanka Siripala
In an effort to spare Japan’s auto industry from U.S. tariffs, Abe launched bilateral trade negotiations with Trump in New York.
At UN, Japan's Abe Defends the Rules-Based Order
By Daniel Hurst
Abe promises to defend free trade while resolving long-standing issues with Japan's neighbors.
After the Presidential Election, What Next for Abe and the LDP?
By Thisanka Siripala
After a sweeping victory against a rival LDP member, Abe secures a new 3 year term as party leader -- and prime minister.
3 More Years of Abe: Japan's Foreign Policy Future
By Daniel Hurst
A round-up of the foreign policy challenges facing Japan's prime minister as he enters his final term.
Putin Surprises Abe With Offer of Japan-Russia Peace Treaty
By Daniel Hurst
Accepting Putin's offer would go against long-standing Japanese position on the territorial dispute.
The Key to Securing the Indo-Pacific: Japanese Constitutional Reform?
By Robert Farley
How interrelated are the issues of Japan's constitutional reform debate and ongoing questions about preserving Asia's status quo?
Japan Must Do More to Support the US-Japan Alliance
By Richard Solomon
In uncertain times, Japan will have to invest more energy in a long-standing partnership.
Japanese Emperor Akihito Delivers Final Official War Memorial Speech
By Thisanka Siripala
Emperor Akihito, known for his emphasis on reconciliation and peace, gave his last speech at Japan’s annual ceremony for WWII dead.
Japan Holds Firm Against Nuclear Ban Treaty on Anniversary of Nuclear Bombings
By Daniel Hurst
Shinzo Abe insists that the treaty is unrealistic, but civil society is pushing back.
Constitutional Revision: A (Tiny) Step Forward for Japan's Self-Defense Forces
By John Wright
Abe’s potential constitutional revision is likely to be underwhelming for the JSDF.