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Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe’s Cabinet Reshuffle
By Mindy Kotler and George Lazopoulos
The cabinet members may change, but the far-right ideology will remain the same.
New Abe Government Solidifying
By Clint Richards
Sources are leaking key Cabinet positions in the lead up to Wednesday’s announcement.
China’s APEC Diplomacy
By Shannon Tiezzi
From India and the US to Japan and Taiwan, the 2014 APEC summit presents interesting diplomatic opportunities for China.
Shinzo Abe Sent Note to Ceremony Honoring War Criminals
By Ankit Panda
The revelation will likely inhibit any improvement in relations between Japan and its neighbors in the short term.
Security or Investment: Balancing Japan’s Long-Term Foreign Policy
By Clint Richards
Sea lane security and new partners are key to protecting Japan’s far-flung assets.
Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum
By Clint Richards
The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.
Abe Says He Is ‘Pragmatic’ on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
Public concern shows Abe changing tone before passing new legislation this fall.
India and Japan Will Deepen Strategic Cooperation at September Summit
By Ankit Panda
Narendra Modi's trip to Japan in early September will be one to watch in the Asia-Pacific this year.
The Abe-Modi Summit Should Be a Signal to China
By Kunal Singh
The two leaders should coordinate on China while increasing economic cooperation.
Xi’s Mongolia Trip a Signal to China’s Neighbors
By Clint Richards
Beijing is attempting to improve regional relations in the run up to November’s APEC summit.
Japan Looks to Build Indigenous Fighters
By Ankit Panda
Although it's committed to the F-35, Japan may still build indigenous stealth fighters.
Okay, the U.S. Is Very, Very Likely to Defend Japan, Then
By Jun Okumura
Don’t underestimate the importance of the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands to Japan…or the importance of Japan to the US.