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Shinzo Abe
Osaka Earthquake: Another Political Test for Abe
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's second-largest metropolitan area experiences its strongest quake since the 1920s.
Is Abe Cornered by Trump’s Expanding Trade Tariffs?
By Thisanka Siripala
U.S. protectionism has sparked tensions with some of its closest Western allies. Japan remains caught in the middle.
The Trump-Kim Summit: The View From Japan
By Daniel Hurst
Japan remains cautious about North Korea's intentions.
Between North Korea and Trade: Shinzo Abe's G7 2018 Dilemma
By Tobias Harris
The Japanese prime minister's silence on trade during his meeting with Trump was deeply revealing.
A Brewing US-Japan Trade War?
By Daniel Hurst
Japan is facing the hard truth: even a close alliance doesn't provide protection from Trump's tariffs.
Japan and the Shangri-La Dialogue
By Mina Pollmann
Japan saw support for its position on maritime issues, but North Korea remains a source of concern.
If Not North Korea, Who Will Be Japan’s Chief Antagonist?
By Erik Isaksson
North Korea has long played the enemy for Japanese domestic political purposes. If peace comes, that will have to change.
Abe's Russia Trip Comes to an Underwhelming End
By Daniel Hurst
Japan's prime minister may finally have to give up hope of making progress on a long-standing territorial dispute.
Trump-Kim Meeting Is Set. What Now For Japan?
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan's singular focus on the abductee issue is marginalizing Tokyo in the current round of North Korea diplomacy.
The CPTPP and Its Implications for Japan
By Eunseo Kim
The CPTPP is the cornerstone on which Japan hopes to further its economic and diplomatic power in the Asia-Pacific.
Tokyo to Host 7th China-South Korea-Japan Trilateral Summit
By Ankit Panda
The trilateral Northeast Asian summit will meet for the first time since 2015, with a focus on North Korea.
North Korea's Kim Signals Openness to Talks With Tokyo
By Daniel Hurst
Over the weekend, Moon briefed Abe by telephone about his discussions with Kim.