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Shinzo Abe
A New Cold War With Russia Forces Japan to Choose Sides
By James D. J. Brown
How long can Japan keep up its balancing act between Russia and the West?
Time for Japan to Recalibrate?
By Shihoko Goto
A much-touted bond with the U.S. president has left PM Shinzo Abe largely empty-handed.
Abe in Mar-a-Lago, Round 2: Where the US-Japan Relationship Stands
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
How did Shinzo Abe's second trip to Mar-a-Lago go?
The Trump-Abe Summit: More Than Meets the Eye
By James L. Schoff and Feng Lin
Looking beyond short-term crises to the long-term implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Poll: Shinzo Abe's Approval Falls to New Low Amid Scandal Fallout
By Ankit Panda
The Japanese prime minister's public support continues to dwindle.
Is This the End for Shinzo Abe?
By Thisanka Siripala
Widespread political mistrust deepens after new evidence of malpractice in the Moritomo Gakuen land sale scandal.
What Is South Korea’s Vision for the New Northeast Asian Order?
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
Kim Yong-jae, from the China-Japan-Korea Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat, reflects on the upcoming flurry of summits.
Japan’s Values-Free and Token Indo-Pacific Strategy
By James D.J. Brown
Japan must demonstrate that its commitment to international law and democratic values is more than just a fig leaf.
Where Is Japan in Its Military Push Under Abe?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Tokyo continues to made inroads in building up its capabilities as it confronts regional security threats.
Why Trump Could Be the Final Nail in Abe’s Coffin
By Brad Glosserman
Despite the attention to domestic scandals, the fatal blow to the Japanese premier’s prospects may come from Tokyo’s closest foreign ally.
Japan’s Security Alliance Dilemma
By Koji Sonoda
Tokyo has serious concerns about the U.S.-North Korea dialogue and also the potential of nuclear war.
Abe’s Charm Offensive – Is There a Second Act?
By Carlos Ramirez
The Japanese prime minister has put serious effort into diplomacy near and far -- but will it pay off?