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Shinzo Abe
Sanctions and Cancelled Meetings Put an Abe-Putin Summit in Doubt
By Clint Richards
Japan is trying to keep rapprochement a possibility in light of the worsening situation in Ukraine.
Yes, the U.S. Really Will Defend Japan
By Jun Okumura
Leaving Japan to fend for itself would be an end to the U.S.-Japanese Mutual Defense Treaty.
Japan White Paper Slams China Over Disputed Territory
By Clint Richards
Abe’s calls for dialogue belie the real direction of Japan’s foreign policy.
Abe Wraps Up Latin America Tour
By Clint Richards
The usual deals have been signed, while Abe hints at greater access for foreign partners.
Xi, Abe Meeting at APEC Increasingly Likely
By Clint Richards
Secret meetings and government sources indicate Xi may be willing to meet with Abe in November.
Will Xi and Abe Meet at APEC in Beijing?
By Zhiqun Zhu
It is time for both leaders to begin repairing the battered relationship.
Asia’s Leaders and Economic Soft Power
By Suvi Dogra & Jun Jie Woo
‘There is merit in exploring the potential of a collective soft power identity for Asia.’
Japan Sanctions Russia Over Ukraine
By Ankit Panda
New Japanese sanctions against Russia lower hopes for a resolution to the Kuril Islands dispute between the two countries.
Shinzo Abe's Approval Rating Dips Below 50 Percent
By Ankit Panda
Following a slowdown in Abenomics' success and the collective self-defense resolution, Abe's approval falls.
Will the U.S. Really Defend Japan?
By Paul Sracic
Despite the president’s statements, the reality appears much more complicated.
Japan’s Human Rights Record Comes Under Scrutiny
By Clint Richards
Three international reports highlight concerns about Japan’s past and social equality.
The Consequences of Shaming Politics in East Asia
By Tom Le
In disputes over history and territory, the PR fight is intense … and damaging.