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Ishiba Shigeru and the deep roots of conflict in Japanese politics
Sep 24, 2024 • 
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When Akazawa met Trump
Japan faces diplomacy, Mar-a-Lago style
Apr 17 • 
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When Akazawa met Trump
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The LDP and Kōmeitō lose their majority
What happens next?
Oct 27, 2024 • 
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The LDP and Kōmeitō lose their majority
Japan's "Zelenskyy moment"
Tokyo's growing realization that there is no going back
Apr 8 • 
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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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Ishiba wins!
Towards a pleasant Japan?
A close reading of Ishiba Shigeru's policy address
Jan 25 • 
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Towards a pleasant Japan?
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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Back to Business | This Week in Japanese Politics
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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Shinzō and Me
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Ishiba versus the Trump Shock
Can the prime minister rise to the challenge?
Apr 5 • 
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Ishiba versus the Trump Shock
A guide to the 2024 general election
A forecast, district-level notes, and races to watch
Oct 21, 2024 • 
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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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A guide to the 2025 upper house elections
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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