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The Idealist
Ishiba Shigeru and the deep roots of conflict in Japanese politics
Sep 24, 2024
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Tobias Harris
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When Akazawa met Trump
Japan faces diplomacy, Mar-a-Lago style
Apr 17
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Tobias Harris
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The LDP and Kōmeitō lose their majority
What happens next?
Oct 27, 2024
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Tobias Harris
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Japan's "Zelenskyy moment"
Tokyo's growing realization that there is no going back
Apr 8
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Tobias Harris
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Japan's "Zelenskyy moment"
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Ishiba wins!
First thoughts on Ishiba Shigeru's surprising victory
Sep 27, 2024
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Tobias Harris
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Towards a pleasant Japan?
A close reading of Ishiba Shigeru's policy address
Jan 25
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Tobias Harris
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Back to Business | This Week in Japanese Politics
With the Golden Week holidays done, the upper house campaign heats up
May 10
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Tobias Harris
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Shinzō and Me
On the evening of Thursday, 7 July, I was reading some of the coverage of the House of Councillors campaign and winding down for the evening when I saw…
Jul 13, 2022
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Tobias Harris
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Ishiba versus the Trump Shock
Can the prime minister rise to the challenge?
Apr 5
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Tobias Harris
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A guide to the 2024 general election
A forecast, district-level notes, and races to watch
Oct 21, 2024
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Tobias Harris
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A guide to the 2024 general election
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A guide to the 2025 upper house elections
What to watch for when Japan votes on 20 July
Jul 7
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Tobias Harris
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A guide to the 2025 upper house elections
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New alignments | This week in Japanese politics
Ruling and opposition party leaders scramble to cement new partnerships, the Bank of Japan holds for now, and Japan and the EU deepen their partnership
Nov 1, 2024
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Tobias Harris
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