Commentary / Japan Apr 20, 2021

More than a meet-and-greet, Suga-Biden summit re-imagines partnership

Most importantly, for the first time, the two governments explicitly identified China as the preeminent challenge facing their alliance.

Commentary / Japan Sep 16, 2020

After Abe, will Japan return to a 'revolving door' premiership?

The speed with which Suga secured the support of the LDP’s secretary-general and leaders of other major factions suggests that he should not be underestimated.

DEEP DIVE Sep 9, 2020

Episode 64: The end of Shinzo Abe: What will his legacy be?

In part two of this two part look at the end of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s time in office, we look at Abe's legacy as Japan's longest-serving prime minister.

DEEP DIVE Sep 2, 2020

Episode 63: The end of Shinzo Abe: What happened and who's next?

This is part one of a two part look at the end of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's time in office.

Commentary / Japan Aug 23, 2020

For Abe, latest milestone is a moment of trepidation

Shinzo Abe, already Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, is set to pass another milestone on Monday, when he surpasses a half-century-old record set by his great-uncle Eisaku Sato for the longest consecutive tenure.

Commentary / Japan Oct 2, 2018

Abe's art of the deal: What the prime minister won in New York

Japan is at the heart of virtually every effort to write new rules for the global trading system.