Shinzo Abe’s death reveals complex story of discrimination and xenophobia Michael Orlando Sharpe - July 27, 2022 In forging a new Japanese identity after the war, the government excluded some groups — and embraced conservative religious organizations
Shinzo Abe gave Japan far more than ‘Abenomics’ Phillip Y. Lipscy - July 9, 2022 His predecessors struggled to govern. Abe helped transform Japanese politics.
What Shinzo Abe’s assassination means for Japanese politics Daniel M. Smith - July 9, 2022 Abe stepped down as prime minister in 2020, but never stepped away
Nobody can go to the Tokyo Olympics. So why is the government going ahead with them? Phillip Y. Lipscy and Daniel M. Smith - July 18, 2021 The political stakes are high, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga must face voters in a general election this fall
Japan’s prime minister is resigning. This is how Abe transformed Japanese politics. Phillip Y. Lipscy - September 2, 2020 Abe was a remarkably strong prime minister. Future leaders will seek to emulate his model.
75 years later, Japan and South Korea have yet to fully reconcile their wartime and colonial history Tom Le and David Yu - August 13, 2020 This research explains why anniversary events tend to dredge up painful memories
No, Trump probably won’t start a war to distract from his difficulties. Here’s what he’ll do instead. Valerie Morkevičius and Danielle Lupton - October 16, 2019 Expect an even more chaotic foreign policy
Japan claims it’s restricting exports to South Korea because of ‘national security.’ Here’s the real reason why. Celeste L. Arrington - July 18, 2019 By squeezing Korea’s electronics industry, Japan hopes to get concessions on forced labor lawsuits
The G-20 is discussing the ‘international liberal order.’ That’s a bad place to start a debate. Charles Glaser - June 28, 2019 Talk about the ‘liberal order’ ducks the real disagreements in the Pacific
Trump’s trip to Japan reveals some mixed signals Kristi Govella - May 29, 2019 The U.S. and Japan announced a joint moon mission — but seemed to postpone pressing trade and security issues.
Trump goes to Tokyo. There will be pomp and photo ops. Zack Cooper and Michael Green - May 25, 2019 Here’s what we’re not likely to see.
Why Saudi Arabia is turning to Asia Jonathan Fulton - March 5, 2019 Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman visited Pakistan, India and China in a growing effort to diversify Saudi foreign relations.
Big elections are coming in 2019. Here’s how they could reshape foreign policy. Scott Wolford - January 3, 2019 [caption id="attachment_80963" align="aligncenter" width="960"] At the Group of 20 summit
Since Trump’s election, the U.S. image abroad has plummeted. But is it really just about Trump? Yusaku Horiuchi and Alexander Agadjanian - December 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81743" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump meets with Japanese Prime
Why Shinzo Abe faces an uphill battle to revise Japan’s constitution Ko Maeda and Adam Liff - December 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81475" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers
The G-20 summit was overshadowed by other news. But there wasn’t much to overshadow anyway. Elizabeth N. Saunders - December 3, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80963" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Group of 20 leaders, including (first
Abe is back to talk to Trump — with a list of Japan’s concerns about North Korea Zack Cooper - June 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74191" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump listens as Japanese Prime
North and South Korea still have a long path ahead, most of it uncharted Bridget Coggins - May 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72843" align="aligncenter" width="960"] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,
Will the Olympics help — or hurt — regional tensions in Asia? Watch for these 3 things. Kelly McFarland - February 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69087" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A visitor passes under LED light
South Korea ended its review of its ‘comfort women’ deal with Japan. Here’s what you need to know. Celeste Arrington - January 11, 2018 [caption id="attachment_67996" align="aligncenter" width="960"] On Dec. 27, a woman puts
The 5 things we learned from Trump’s Asia trip Mira Rapp-Hooper - November 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66259" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump and Chinese President Xi
Four reasons Trump’s Asia trip is so important Andrew Yeo - November 4, 2017 As Donald Trump embarks on his first presidential trip to
Shinzo Abe won big on Sunday. This is what it means for Japan’s national security policy. Zack Cooper and Michael Green - October 25, 2017 On Sunday, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide victory,
Japan’s elections are on Sunday. Prime Minister Abe’s party faces brand-new opponents. Amy Catalinac - October 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65212" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People listen to a speech by Prime
Trump and Putin meet tomorrow. Here are 6 things to watch. Elizabeth N. Saunders and Joshua Tucker - July 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60694" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A T-shirt featuring President Trump and Russian
Did Trump and Abe just launch a new chapter in U.S.-Japan relations? Andrew Yeo - February 13, 2017 President Trump got off to a rocky foreign policy start
In Hiroshima, Obama and Abe are pledging to stop nuclear proliferation. Their actions don’t match their words. Tom Le - May 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41192" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Allied correspondent stands in the
Japan is building tiny islands in the Philippine Sea. Here’s why. T.Y. Wang - May 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40813" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Taiwanese fishermen throw eggs at Japan's
Despite meltdowns, a tsunami and public opposition, Japan may soon restart a nuclear power plant — or several Jennifer Sklarew and Daniel Aldrich - July 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27413" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Tanks of radiation-contaminated water are seen
Trade, power and opportunity Michael Brown and Jonge Oudraat - February 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21036" align="aligncenter" width="620"] President Obama speaks during a meeting
Abe romps, Japan yawns: 2014 Japanese parliamentary election report Michael Thies, Ethan Scheiner, and Daniel M. Smith - December 30, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19534" align="alignnone" width="620"] Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, third
After the Fukushima meltdown, Japan’s nuclear restart is stalled Daniel Aldrich - August 15, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14476" align="aligncenter" width="620"] An aerial view shows Tokyo Electric
After the Fukushima meltdown, Japan's nuclear restart is stalled Daniel Aldrich - August 15, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14476" align="aligncenter" width="620"] An aerial view shows Tokyo Electric
Chinese signaling in the East China Sea? M. Taylor Fravel and Iain Johnston - April 12, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9359" align="aligncenter" width="3968" special=""] A Chinese coast guard vessel
What World War I can tell us about international commerce and war today Yonatan Lupu and Erik Gartzke - April 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_8823" align="aligncenter" width="800" special=""] Russian trenches in the forests
Post-Fukushima Nuclear Politics in Japan, Part 2: The Nuclear Regulation Authority Daniel Aldrich - April 2, 2013 (This post is co-authored with James Platte and Jennifer Sklarew.
Post-Fukushima Nuclear Politics in Japan, Part I Daniel Aldrich - April 1, 2013 (This post is co-authored with James Platte and Jennifer Sklarew.)
2012 Japan Post-Election Report: They Are Back! The Return of the LDP and What it Means for Japan and the World Joshua Tucker - December 20, 2012 Continuing our series of election reports, the following post-election report is