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Shinzo Abe
Okinawa & Futenma: Deal Or No Deal?
By Trefor Moss
Tokyo appears to be on the verge of finally settling the controversial issue. Will it succeed?
Shinzo Abe: Investing in the Past, Ignoring the Future
By Robert Dujarric
Abe’s focus on Yasukuni and Japan’s history distracts from important tasks.
Africa: China and Japan's Next Battleground?
By Shannon Tiezzi
While China and Japan may look like they’re competing in Africa, the two countries are actually playing different games.
India-Japan Defense Ministers Agree To Expand Strategic Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
India and Japan kicked off 2014 on a positive note by expanding their bilateral defense relationship.
Shinzo Abe and Xi Jinping: Birds of a Feather?
By Ankit Panda
Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe have remarkably similar visions for their countries and personal histories.
Northeast Asia: Top 5 Security Stories of 2013
By Robert E. Kelly
A look back at the stories most likely to have implications going forward in 2014.
Japan and the United States Renew Commitments to Maritime Security
By Carl Thayer
The U.S. and Japan have taken to strengthening their alliances across Southeast Asia.
Abe's Yasukuni Visit: Calculated Politicking?
By Ankit Panda
Abe's visit to Yasukuni shrine represents an attempt to link his economic successes with his other policy objectives.
History, Family, and Entitlement: The New Leaders in Northeast Asia
By Kerry Brown
Today's leaders in Northeast Asia share a sense of historical entitlement, due to long family histories of leadership.
Japan Doubles Down on ASEAN
By J. Berkshire Miller
Tokyo has had a busy year reaching out to ASEAN countries. Will the effort continue in 2014?
Political Uncertainties Deepen Over US Okinawa Air Base
By Justin McDonnell
The U.S. military presence in Okinawa continues to be a fraught issue for Japan.
US-Japan Alliance Sparks Korean Grand Strategy Debate
By Robert E. Kelly
Korea’s issues with Japan are much more deep-seated than U.S. policymakers seem to understand.