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Shinzo Abe
Taiwan's Puzzling New Approach to Japan
By Chih-Cheng Chang and Chih-Chin Chen
How has Tsai Ing-wen handled Taiwan-Japan relations during her first 100 days in office?
Shinzo Abe Going All In on Improving Japan-Russia Ties
By Dmitry Filippov
Abe is committing a lot of diplomatic (and literal) capital to Japan-Russia relations. What will he get in return?
Long Overdue: India and Japan Are Ready for a Full-Fledged Civil Nuclear Deal
By Satoru Nagao
Tokyo and New Delhi have much to gain and little to lose by signing a civil nuclear agreement.
Kuril Islands Dispute: Putin and Abe Once Again Get Serious About Finding a Solution
By Ankit Panda
Putin is signaling that he could be open to a compromise on the dispute, but there needs to be trust first.
With Eye on China, North Korea, Japan's Abe Pursues Record Defense Budget
By Ankit Panda
Abe's government is seeking a record defense budget -- again.
Tokyo 2020 and Japan’s Soft Power
By Yukari Easton
Japan's cultural appeal is at its best when the government takes a hands off approach.
Will an Abe-Xi Meeting Happen on the Sidelines of the 2016 G20 Summit?
By Ankit Panda
The two leaders last met in April 2015.
Goodbye Rio, Hello Tokyo: The Outlook for the 2020 Olympics
By Mina Pollmann
With four years to go, Tokyo still has hurdles to clear to host the perfect Olympic Games.
World War II Anniversary Once Again Sparks Controversy in East Asia
By Mina Pollmann
The 71st anniversary of Japan's surrender saw several officials visit Yasukuni Shrine, although PM Abe did not.
Japan-China Relations at a Crossroads
By Hiroko Maeda
Asia’s two biggest economic powers continue to struggle to find common ground.
Interview: Weak Japan Opposition Loses Ground
By Anthony Fensom
An interview with Donna Weeks on Japan's election result and its implications for the future of Japanese politics.
Japan and the West’s Crisis of Confidence
By Ben Rimland
Japan has largely escaped the wave of turmoil gripping the West. Can it take advantage of the chance to lead?