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Shinzo Abe
Japan Eerily Silent on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
Abe is focusing on the economy this Diet session in order to lay the groundwork for next spring.
9 Ways Japan Can Better Tell Its Story to the World
By Nancy Snow
A media relations expert offers advice on how Japan could improve its public diplomacy storytelling.
Japan’s Nuclear Power Quagmire
By Clint Richards
A mixture of government reassurances, cajoling and bad alternatives. Weekend Japanese energy links.
A Checkup for Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Policy
By Clint Richards
Abe touts his policy at the U.N., although its implementation will need to overcome cultural barriers.
Japan’s Road Warrior Diplomacy
By Clint Richards
Abe’s unrelenting schedule belies a group of allies eager for Japanese participation.
The Latest Sign of a China-Japan Thaw
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a break of over 2 years, China and Japan restart maritime consultations, including talks on East China Sea issues.
North Korea Walks Dangerous Line on Japanese Abductees
By Clint Richards
Pyongyang’s attempts at leverage could leave it out in the cold.
Japan’s Upcoming Sideline Sweep of China’s APEC Summit
By Clint Richards
The meeting in Beijing could be Abe’s biggest diplomatic coup so far.
Largest-Ever Japanese Business Delegation Heads to China
By Ankit Panda
The delegation of over 200 business executives may meet Xi Jinping.
India’s Modi and Japan’s Abe Exchange Birthday Wishes... On Twitter
By Zachary Keck
Shinzo Abe and Narendra Modi take to Twitter to show off their friendship to the world.
Signs of Improvement in Frosty Northeast Asian Relations?
By Clint Richards
Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul may temporarily overlook diplomatic spats for economic gains.
Modi’s Tokyo-Beijing Balancing Act
By Clint Richards
China’s enormous investments will continue to be tempered by border disputes.