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
Climate activists held the largest anti-airport protest in British history. Expect more worldwide. Eraldo Souza dos Santos - November 22, 2021 The global anti-airport movement has been growing for 20 years. Here’s what’s behind it.
Japan’s new prime minister is a third-generation politician. That’s more common than you might think. Daniel M. Smith - October 5, 2021 Why dynasties dominate the leadership in Japan, and around the world.
Has Japan’s policy toward the Taiwan Strait changed? Adam P. Liff - August 17, 2021 Its approach is far more stable and nuanced than recent headlines suggest
Tokyo wants to upgrade Japan’s defense capacity. A demographic crisis could get in the way. Tom Phuong Le - July 29, 2021 Recruiting military personnel has become increasingly difficult as the population ages
Olympic officials resisted pressure to ban Iran from the Tokyo Games, but they’ve banned teams before Thandiwe Keet, Andrew Bertoli, and Aleksandra Smajevic - July 27, 2021 In these 9 cases, sporting authorities tried to ban a country from international competition — sometimes for years
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
Thai protesters don’t like what the king and government are doing. Can they make them change? Kana Inata - May 17, 2021 Yes, citizens can hold even unelected leaders accountable
President Biden is hosting Japan’s prime minister in D.C. It’s a big deal for Japan — and the U.S. Phillip Y. Lipscy and Mary M. McCarthy - April 14, 2021 They’ll discuss new ways to cooperate, as well as unfinished business from the Trump years
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.
Here’s how an unpopular ruling party swept Mongolia’s June elections Boldsaikhan Sambuu - July 6, 2020 Speedy coronavirus response in February may have boosted support for the government
Index funds might sound boring. But who decides which countries and companies to include? Johannes Petry, Jan Fichtner, and Eelke Heemskerk - January 8, 2020 Index providers wield a lot of power in global finance — and that raises big political questions.
The Japan-South Korea dispute isn’t just about the past Jennifer Lind - August 29, 2019 The roots of the current falling-out lie in the politics of the present.
South Korea pulled out of a military intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan. That’s a big deal. Andrew Yeo - August 26, 2019 Their diplomatic spat just expanded to defense issues.
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
Why Iran’s ‘oil weapon’ isn’t that scary Rosemary A. Kelanic - June 17, 2019 Blocking access to oil supplies rarely works as a strategy.
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.
Because China isn’t ‘Caucasian,’ the U.S. is planning for a ‘clash of civilizations.’ That could be dangerous. Steven Ward - May 4, 2019 The United States tried that with Japan. It didn’t end well.
Are ‘Game of Thrones’ dragons the equivalent of nuclear weapons? We don’t think so. Michael Horowitz and Matthew Fuhrmann - April 11, 2019 Winter is here.
Here’s how democracy is eroding in Mongolia Boldsaikhan Sambuu and Aubrey Menard - April 2, 2019 Say goodbye to independent judges and corruption investigations.
Why China takes a middle-of-the-road policy toward North Korea Leif-Eric Easley - February 28, 2019 Beijing avoids conflicts on China’s doorstep.
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 Pentagon has officially canceled military exercises with South Korea. Here’s what comes next. Seo-Hyun Park and Hyun Cho - June 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74787" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighter
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
China and Japan now seem on friendlier terms. But is this a real bilateral thaw? Jiun Bang - May 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73724" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Japanese Coast Guard patrol shoots water over
Why China, Japan and Korea fuss over tiny islands — 4 things to know Tim Liao - April 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72352" align="aligncenter" width="960"] These tiny islands in the East
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
Three reasons why Japan will likely continue to reject nuclear weapons Mike Mochizuki - November 6, 2017 President Trump is visiting Tokyo on Monday at a time
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
Mongolia just elected a former wrestler as its president, after its most divisive election ever Boldsaikhan Sambuu - July 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60863" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Mongolia's new president Khaltmaa Battulga, left,
Here are 4 things to know about Mongolia’s presidential election on Monday Boldsaikhan Sambuu - June 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60279" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A supporter of Mongolian presidential candidate
The U.S. military made a short video to improve relations between Japan and South Korea. It could actually work. Yuki Asaba, Tetsuro Kobayashi, and Atsushi Tago - March 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55252" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man in Tokyo walks past
South Korea’s president was impeached. North Korea is increasingly threatening. Celeste Arrington - March 12, 2017 Here's what you need to know.
Why is Saudi Arabia’s king spending a month in Asia? Jonathan Fulton - March 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54964" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Saudi Arabia's King Salman appears with
Trump’s war on the news media is serious. Just look at Latin America. Marisa Kellam and Elizabeth Stein - February 16, 2017 President Donald Trump continues to wage his self-proclaimed “running war
Congress could limit the Fed’s independence — and hurt the U.S. economy David Singer - February 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54011" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet L.
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
How pollsters could use social media data to improve election forecasts Stefano Iacus, Luigi Curini, and Andrea Ceron - December 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51672" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Twitter logo. (Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)[/caption] Donald Trump's
Mongolia’s opposition party won 85 percent of the seats in parliament with only 45 percent of the vote Boldsaikhan Sambuu - July 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43393" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man stands near a building
Four things you should know about Wednesday’s election in Mongolia Boldsaikhan Sambuu - June 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42959" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman attends an election campaign
Here’s how Brexit may cripple Britain’s financial sector — and the British economy Christopher Mitchell - June 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42931" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A European Union flag, left, and
As Obama goes to Hiroshima, here are 3 principles for a successful visit (with no apologies) Jennifer Lind - May 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41164" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Doves fly over Peace Memorial Park
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
This is what Trump and Sanders get wrong about free trade Guian McKee - May 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40569" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Protesters in Tokyo rally against the
Obama’s symbolic visit to Cuba is the exception. What’s the real history of presidents and international travel? James Lebovic and Elizabeth N. Saunders - March 23, 2016 Historically, U.S. presidents and their secretaries of state did not travel.
Some communities are destroyed by tragedy and disaster. Others spring back. Here’s what makes the difference. Daniel Aldrich - December 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33321" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Cindy Quinonez, center, whose cousin Aurora
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
Liberals and conservatives think about genomics in unexpected ways Maya Sen - February 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22037" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A DeNA Life Science Inc. laboratory
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
Whether or not global warming leads to more war, it hurts vulnerable people Joshua Busby - April 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Demonstrators participate in a silent
How tweets helped predict the vote in the Tokyo mayoral election Joshua Tucker - February 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6458" align="aligncenter" width="526"] Yoichi Masuzoe celebrates his gubernatorial election
In Tokyo elections, Twitter reveals voter preferences in a way surveys do not Joshua Tucker - February 5, 2014 Joshua Tucker: The following is a guest post by political
Why not say sorry? Afghanistan and the politics of apologies Joshua Tucker - November 21, 2013 [caption id="attachment_3335" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] John Roos, center, the U.S.
Post-Fukushima Nuclear Politics in Japan, Part 3: Empowered Anti-Nuclear Sentiment Daniel Aldrich - April 3, 2013 (This post is co-authored with James Platte and Jennifer Sklarew.
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.
The Japanese General Election of 2012: Sometimes, Lucky is Better than Popular Joshua Tucker - December 27, 2012 Continuing our series of election reports, the following is a
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
“2% per degree Celsius . . . the magic number for how worker productivity responds to warm/hot temperatures” Andrew Gelman - September 21, 2012 Solomon Hsiang shares some bad news: Persistently reduced labor productivity
Nationalism and Anti-Japan Demonstrations in China Erik Voeten - September 19, 2012 We are delighted to welcome the following guest post by Jessica
The Death of Kim, Jong-il: Grounds for Apprehension Erik Voeten - December 20, 2011 We are delighted to welcome the following guest post from