In Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election on October 4, Sanae Takaichi, a conservative former economic security minister, won with
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Immigration, Overtourism Take Center Stage in Japanese Politics
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, officially announced its presidential election yesterday, with candidates delivering campaign
Japanese Political Realignment Unlikely to Affect Taiwan Ties
In a shocking result last month, new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost the snap election he had called. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
Untangling the GCAP Knot
GCAP, the Global Air Combat Programme, is a multilateral effort between Japan, Italy and the United Kingdom to develop a new sixth-generation fighter
Ishiba for Prime Minister — What Does It Mean for Taiwan?
On Friday afternoon, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan elected Ishiba Shigeru as its new leader, virtually guaranteeing that he will become
‘The Most Beautiful Ship in the World’ — Amerigo Vespucci in Tokyo
The operatic notes of “Il Canto degli Italiani” rang out to the black and gold backdrop of the Amerigo Vespucci in glorious sunshine under a blue sky
AUKUS Is Key to South Korea’s New Security Strategy
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s “global pivotal state” strategy marks a profound shift in the country’s foreign and defense policies, aiming to
Notes of Reticence Remain Among U.S. Partners in the Indo-Pacific
A key plank in the U.S.’s hawkish approach to China is building up partnerships around the Indo-Pacific. Notably this involves the Quadrilateral
Japan Tees Up Abe’s Ex-Interpreter to Help Chart Course With Trump
Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe’s side, helping Japan’s then-leader to understand Donald Trump as they navigated contentious
Asia Ground Zero in the Revolution of Electric Vehicle Markets
The AI and green technology revolutions have generated economic disruptions, with the potential to reshape economies, with a new set of winners and
Would the Quad Play Any Role in Potential Conflict Over Taiwan?
In the wake of the U.S. Congress passing the “Strengthening the Quad Act” last month, one of the most striking things about the Quadrilateral Security
Canberra Ties the Knot With Washington
Over the last 25 years, Canberra has preferred a strategy of “riding two horses” rather than choosing between its biggest customer, Beijing, and its