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Shinzo Abe
Another Four Years for Abe
By Sheila A. Smith
With record low turnout, Sunday's election nonetheless sent some clear messages.
Japan’s Back and So Is Nationalism
By Nadeem Shad
Voters head to the polls today, after two years that have seen a revival – of sorts – of nationalism in Japan.
Japan: Electoral Landslide With an Ambiguous Mandate
By Sheila A. Smith
Shinzo Abe is likely to win comfortably this weekend. But what will it mean?
Shinzo Abe’s Election Gamble
By Stratos Pourzitakis
The snap elections in December have the potential to backfire for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Yomiuri Shimbun Apologizes on Comfort Women Issue
By Ricky Hough
The right-wing newspaper apologizes for calling WWII sex slaves….sex slaves.
Japan Considers State Financing for Defense Exports
By Ankit Panda
The Japanese government will back Japanese firms involved in defense exports with financing.
US-Japan Defense Guidelines Likely to Be Delayed
By Ricky Hough
For now, Japan’s domestic political turmoil and economic woes are trumping its regional security challenges.
'Money Politics' in Japan
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Allegations of financial impropriety have a long and sordid history in Japanese politics.
Another Election in Tokyo
By Sheila A. Smith
The ruling coalition already has a huge majority in the Japanese parliament. So why go to the polls early?
It's Official: Japan Will Hold a Snap Election
By Ankit Panda
Shinzo Abe has dissolved the lower house of Japan's Diet. Japan will head to the polls again on December 14, 2014.
Shinzo Abe’s Next Steps
By Clint Richards
An election, tax delay, and stimulus package show the premier is intent on securing his legacy.
After APEC, Whither the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
By Elliot Waldman
With the U.S. and Japan nearing a deal and Republicans in control of Congress, could 2015 be the TPP’s year?