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Shinzo Abe
South Korea and the Trilateral Dilemma
By Se Young Jang
Can Seoul overcome domestic sentiment on Japan and agree to trilateral cooperation on military intelligence sharing?
Japan and North Korea to Continue Abductee Negotiations
By Clint Richards
There is more to be gained from next week’s negotiations than aid and lost citizens.
Manila Gives Thumbs-Up to Japan's Defense Reforms
By Shannon Tiezzi
Philippine President Benigno Aquino visited Japan Tuesday, another signal of closer ties between the two countries.
Is Abe Trading Economic Reform for Collective Self-Defense?
By Clint Richards
The announcement of Abe’s ‘third arrow’ suggests he is more serious about defense than economic reform.
Abe’s Collective Self-Defense Cabinet Approval Imminent
By Clint Richards
A new government draft has garnered coalition support, and could be approved as early as next week.
Assemblywoman Heckling an LDP Concern
By Clint Richards
Last Thursday’s incidents raises serious questions about the government’s commitment to workplace equality.
Japanese Report on the Kono Statement Draws Ire From Seoul, Beijing
By Shannon Tiezzi
A Japanese government panel released the results of its investigation into the origins of the 1993 Kono statement.
No End in Sight for Marginalization of Japan’s Opposition
By Clint Richards
As opposition parties continue to split, the LDP seems unlikely to face a unified threat.
Japan: Balancing Defense With History
By Daniel Clausen
The country needs a leader who is a conservative on defense and a progressive on history.
The Three Pillars of Abe’s Oceania Tour
By Clint Richards
Japan will seek to build on progress in energy, defense and trade with its regional partners next month.
Can Japan Change? Yes, It Can!
By Devin Stewart
It may not be a revolution, but change is happening in Japan in important ways.
The Shangri-La Dialogue: Troublemaker or Peacemaker?
By Zheng Wang
How Asia’s premier security summit can return to the path of true dialogue.