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December 7, 2012

Japan
David P. Janes: Japan, Beyond Tomorrow

This blog post is part of a series entitled Is Japan in Decline?, in which leading experts analyze Japan’s economy, politics, and society and give their assessment of Japan’s future. During a recent…

Buildings are silhouetted against the setting sun in front of Mount Fuji in Tokyo
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Asia Unbound Asia Unbound

May 21, 2024

Taiwan
Analyzing Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Address: More Continuity Than Difference

In his inaugural address, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te signaled broad continuity on cross-strait issues. China, however, is likely to respond with increased pressure. 

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te delivers his inaugural speech in Taipei, Taiwan on May 20, 2024.
Blog Post by Rush Doshi and David Sacks Asia Unbound

July 11, 2022

Japan
Will Abe’s Legacy Be Constitutional Revision?

Following the assassination of Shinzo Abe, Japanese went to the polls to vote in the Upper House election. 

Fumio Kishida, Japan's Prime Minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places a red paper rose on an LDP candidate's name, to indicate a victory in the upper house election, at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, July 10, 2022
Blog Post by Sheila A. Smith Asia Program

July 8, 2022

Japan
Japan's Shocking Loss

Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was assassinated on July 8.

Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo speaks during a news conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan.
Blog Post by Sheila A. Smith Asia Program

May 16, 2022

Japan
Japan Turns Its Attention to Economic Security

Japan's Economic Security Legislation has been passed.

Japan’s flag at a steel plant at Keihin industrial zone. Panasonic Corp's lithium-ion batteries displayed at the Panasonic Center. Japan's flag in front of a commercial construction site. Mock of lithium-ion battery displayed at Asahi Kasei Corporation.
Blog Post by Sheila A. Smith Asia Unbound

May 9, 2022

Japan
Honoring Toshihiro Nakayama

A profound loss in the U.S.-Japan community.

Dr. Toshihiro Nakayama
Blog Post by Sheila A. Smith Asia Unbound