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The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans

The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Those Koreans resident in Japan who support North Korea face a serious new challenge..

Japan’s Foreign Policy Beyond the US Presidential Election

Japan’s Foreign Policy Beyond the US Presidential Election

By KAWASHIMA Shin
Tokyo is trying to build a relationship that survives either outcome.
Historical Anti-Japanese Demonstrations in China and the Recent Shenzhen Incident

Historical Anti-Japanese Demonstrations in China and the Recent Shenzhen Incident

By KAWASHIMA Shin
Why this time is different.

Japan’s New Prime Minister and the North Korean Abduction Issue

Japan’s New Prime Minister and the North Korean Abduction Issue

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can Ishiba manage a new approach to a long-standing issue?

Ishiba’s Rocky Economic Road

Ishiba’s Rocky Economic Road

By Anthony Fensom
After less than one week in office, Japan’s new prime minister has already sent Japan’s financial markets on a rollercoaster ride. 

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

What Is Ishibanomics?

What Is Ishibanomics?

By Daisuke Akimoto
New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru placed an emphasis on economic policy during his initial policy address. What's his prescription for Japan?

Ishiba’s Integrated Deterrence: What Japan’s New Prime Minister Means for Taiwan

Ishiba’s Integrated Deterrence: What Japan’s New Prime Minister Means for Taiwan

By Victor Lin
A former defense minister, Ishiba's victory will have important implications for the future of Japan-Taiwan relations.
Can Japan Become the ‘World’s Most AI-friendly Country’?

Can Japan Become the ‘World’s Most AI-friendly Country’?

By Adam Bartley, Aiden Warren, and Charles T. Hunt
As the world faces rapid change and competition over AI, Japan’s step-up is significant for the East Asian region but also the wider world. 

Matching Japan’s Counterstrike Capability With South Korea’s Three Axis System

Matching Japan’s Counterstrike Capability With South Korea’s Three Axis System

By Ju Hyung Kim
Integrating Japan’s counterstrike capability with South Korea’s Three Axis system could strengthen the security of both countries.

Ishiba Shigeru Wants a Stronger Japan-US Alliance. He Has an Unorthodox Vision For Doing That.

Ishiba Shigeru Wants a Stronger Japan-US Alliance. He Has an Unorthodox Vision For Doing That.

By Jio Kamata
Japan’s new prime minister has long called for more reciprocity in the alliance, including revisions in the Status of Forces Agreement and Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.

Japan’s Official Development Assistance and the National Interest

Japan’s Official Development Assistance and the National Interest

By OBA Mie
Japan was once coy about ODA’s purpose. No longer.
3 Things to Know About Japan’s New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru

3 Things to Know About Japan’s New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru

By Takahashi Kosuke
The election of late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s long-time rival marks the end of an era in the LDP.

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