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Shinzo Abe
China Calls on Japan for ‘Deep Remorse’ Before APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
Plus ‘two plus two’ talks between the U.S. and South Korea. Northeast Asia regional links.
Japan and Its Neighbors: Shinzo Abe's Northeast Asia Diplomacy
By Shannon Tiezzi
A look at Japan's active foreign policy in Northeast Asia.
North Korea Returns Japanese Abductee Issue to Back-Burner
By Clint Richards
North Korea appears to feel that it has loosened the shackles of isolation enough for now.
Japan’s State Secret Law Unmolested
By Clint Richards
Civil society and a fractured opposition are unable to influence the government’s new power.
Stumbling Blocks to Japan-South Korea Ties
By Clint Richards
Low-level, non-vital issues continue to hold meaningful dialogue just out of reach.
Russia and Japan’s Pipeline Dilemma
By Clint Richards
Despite Ukraine, both countries want a deal that could further the global energy rebalance.
Could Japan Still Revise Comfort Women Statement?
By Clint Richards
Statements from within the ruling LDP suggest that the Kono Statement may not be the final word.
What to Expect from Japan at Beijing APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
Abe’s ambitious goals will require tit-for-tat with three key partners.
The Coming Overhaul in US-Japan Defense Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
U.S. and Japanese officials will release a report Wednesday outlining new guidelines for bilateral defense cooperation.
Japan’s Decision on Collective Self-Defense in Context
By Kawasaki Akira and Céline Nahory
In the East Asian regional context, Japan’s changing security posture is not the force for peace Tokyo claims it is.
Which Security Gains Will Japan Enshrine This Year?
By Clint Richards
Despite an absence of legislation, Abe will be making two key security moves this fall.
Further Headwinds for Abenomics
By Clint Richards
The Japanese economy continues to lose momentum.