japan

Tuesday 5th July

Domestic politics fuel maritime disputes in East Asia

Andy Yee, 5 July 2011
The recent intensification of the dispute between China and Vietnam has highlighted the volatile and unpredictable nature of maritime disputes in East Asia. Despite the prevalence of nationalist sentiments, historical grievances and geopolitical interests, it is domestic politics that render these disputes more complicated, unpredictable and dangerous.
Thursday 24th March

After Fukushima

Rebecca Johnson, 24 March 2011
As we pursue the abolition of nuclear weapons, we also need to phase out reliance on nuclear energy. Both are incompatible with our environmental and human security, says Rebecca Johnson.
Tuesday 22nd September

Japan’s election: the tides of history

James C Farrer, 22 September 2009

A political tsunami in Tokyo has implications for Washington and Beijing too

Tuesday 10th March

Taro Aso: the millionaire slumdog

Noriko Hama, 10 March 2009
Japan's deep economic travails magnify the flaws of its embarrassing prime minister 
Friday 5th September

Yasuo Fukuda’s exit strategy: suicide by drowning

Noriko Hama, 5 September 2008
Another year, another prime minister. A misunderstood Japanese parable explains why
Friday 28th September

Tokyo’s change, Moscow’s echoes

Christoph Neidhart, 28 September 2007
Yasuo Fukuda's election can't avert the implosion of Japan's ruling party
Friday 24th August

Shinzo Abe: out of time

Noriko Hama, 24 August 2007
Japan's ruling party is imploding - and that is good news for Japanese democracy
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