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Kishida's factional background within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suggests a dovish orientation towards China.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265068
ISSN: 2633-304X
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He has held high-profile posts since 2015, as minister for foreign affairs and then defence during Shinzo Abe's administration. He now oversees Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259767
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However, at home his position is deteriorating amid ever-growing scandals. He faces constant criticism in parliament and has failed to enlist support from broad segments of the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB232252
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A profile of Shigeru Ishiba.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223607
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Japan's foreign policy strategy.
By the time President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met on January 22, it was apparent they were not even close to agreeing how to end the decades-long dispute over…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241482
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono called the ruling “totally unacceptable” and warned that Tokyo is considering “every option”. South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said he…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239563
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Tokyo is pursuing a dual strategy ahead of the US election in November: to deepen Japan's ties with the Biden administration, while also keeping open channels with Trump and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287185
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On June 24, the National Security Council effectively withdrew the Aegis Ashore plan. Japan’s decision has important implications for its own national defence posture, the…
CHINA/JAPAN: Improvement in ties is still fragile