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Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe’s Big Plans for the Coming Diet Session
By Clint Richards
The Japanese prime minister has his eye on tax reform and Japan’s looming population crisis.
History and the Possibility of Taiwan-Japan Relations
By Lorand C. Laskai
Many Taiwanese have a surprisingly positive take on Japan’s colonial legacy, with memories that remain salient today.
Japan’s Undemocratic Foreign Policy
By Zachary Keck
Shinzo Abe’s position on the Senkaku Islands dispute is wrongheaded, and the Japanese people know it.
Shinzo Abe Has Visited a Quarter of the World's Countries in 20 Months: Why?
By Ankit Panda
Is it mere wanderlust or do Abe's travels have broader significance?
Al-Qaeda & Japan's South Asian Pivots
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss Shinzo Abe's interest in South Asia and Al Qaeda's new wing.
Abe Cabinet Members in Neo-Nazi Photo-Op Fail
By Clint Richards
Apparently inadvertent photos of two new right-wing members of the Cabinet could cost Abe key bilateral visits.
Three Things for Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe to Read
By Elizabeth C. Economy
Some possible inspiration that might help the two leaders get China-Japan relations back on track.
Japan's Abe Visits Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
By Ankit Panda
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with economics and security in mind.
Japan’s New Cabinet Seeking Regional Cool-Down
By Clint Richards
Abe is renewing his push for bilateral meetings with regional leaders.
China’s ‘Victory Day’ Celebration
By Shannon Tiezzi
How China remembers World War II has major implications on its relationship with modern-day Japan.
Modi in Japan: Mission Accomplished (For Now)
By Ankit Panda
Modi's first trip to Japan demonstrates his priorities abroad.
Modi-Abe Summit High on Rhetoric, Lagging in Agreements
By Clint Richards
Significant nuclear, rail and diplomatic deals have been “pushed forward,” yet China remains a concern.