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Japan Ex-Diplomat Kishida Wins Party Vote, to Become New PM

Japan Ex-Diplomat Kishida Wins Party Vote, to Become New PM

By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan's new leader faces an uphill battle in reviving a pandemic-hit economy and addressing growing regional security risks.

Institutionalizing the Quad?

Institutionalizing the Quad?

By SATAKE Tomohiko
With an increasingly aggressive China, some argue it is time to institutionalize the security framework.
Japan: Dealing with North Korea’s Growing Missile Threat

Japan: Dealing with North Korea’s Growing Missile Threat

By Koda Yoji
Time for Japan’s political leaders to do their job.

Abe Shinzo or Shinzo Abe: What’s in a Name?

Abe Shinzo or Shinzo Abe: What’s in a Name?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan changed the order of officials' English language names a year ago – but the world has been slow to adapt.

Esper Heads to the Pacific: What’s on the Agenda?

Esper Heads to the Pacific: What’s on the Agenda?

By Ankit Panda
In Guam, Esper will meet with his Japanese counterpart.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Is the Time Right for Japan to Become Five Eyes’ ‘Sixth Eye’?

Is the Time Right for Japan to Become Five Eyes’ ‘Sixth Eye’?

By Ankit Panda
Tokyo has wanted into the exclusive multilateral intelligence-sharing club for some time.

Making Sense of Japan’s Decision to Scrap Aegis Ashore Missile Defense

Making Sense of Japan’s Decision to Scrap Aegis Ashore Missile Defense

By Ankit Panda
James Schoff joins the podcast to discuss Tokyo’s options on missile defense.
With Iran, North Korea Tensions in Headlines, Japan’s Defense Minister Visits US

With Iran, North Korea Tensions in Headlines, Japan’s Defense Minister Visits US

By Mina Pollmann
Taro Kono’s trip included the usual rhetoric on the alliance, but a few surprises as well.

Nuclear Power in the New Abe Cabinet

Nuclear Power in the New Abe Cabinet

By Tom Corben
The latest reshuffle was notable for several reasons, but not least for bringing nuclear power back into the spotlight.

China Urges Dialogue During Trilateral Meet With Japan, South Korea

China Urges Dialogue During Trilateral Meet With Japan, South Korea

By Shannon Tiezzi
Ongoing tensions between Tokyo and Seoul cast a notable pall over the foreign ministers meeting.

Japan Keen to Bolster Ties with Pacific Island States

Japan Keen to Bolster Ties with Pacific Island States

By Grant Wyeth
The island states of the Pacific are pivotal to Japan’s free and open Indo-Pacific strategy.
Japan Eyes a Diplomatic Upgrade

Japan Eyes a Diplomatic Upgrade

By Daniel Hurst
Foreign Minister Taro Kono told parliament that the country needs to overhaul its foreign ministry workforce.

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