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Can Ishiba Shigeru Fulfill His New Year’s Resolution?

The year 2025 has arrived, and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has some thoughts to be shared. Ishiba uploaded a brief statement titled a “...

06.01.2025 7

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Jio Kamata

Why Japan Is Worried After the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol

On December 14, the South Korean National Assembly passed a resolution to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. As a result Yoon’s presidential...

17.12.2024 1

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Jio Kamata

Was the Abe-Trump ‘Bromance’ a Real Thing?

There is no doubt that Abe and Trump had a genuine friendship. However, what is often overlooked was how hard Abe worked to make that a reality.

14.11.2024 3

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Jio Kamata

How Might Japan’s Hung Parliament Affect Foreign Policy?

Whatever the result of the coalition talks currently underway, the opposition parties have more veto power than they have enjoyed in over a decade.

29.10.2024 3

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Jio Kamata

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

Japan’s new prime minister has long called for more reciprocity in the alliance, including revisions in the Status of Forces Agreement and...

03.10.2024 2

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Jio Kamata

‘Realism’ Looms Large Over the CDP Leadership Race

Japan’s main opposition party is holding a leadership election. Is it ready to shake off the stigma of the previous DPJ government?

17.09.2024 3

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Jio Kamata

How Did Japan’s Conservatives Fall in Love With Dovish Economic Policy?

For decades, hawkish economic policy was a hallmark of the LDP. Then Abe Shinzo changed the game with “Abenomics.”

05.09.2024 2

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Jio Kamata