As it pushes to significantly increase defense spending and develop more of its own hardware, the country may nudge the balance of power in Asia.
Tag: Kishida, Fumio
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The Lingering Tragedy of Japan’s Lost Generation
Japan can’t summon the will to confront the problems of its economic underclass.
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Why Japan Stands Virtually Alone in Keeping Interest Rates Ultralow
The yen is plummeting and inflation is climbing, but Japan’s economic circumstances have led to a view that raising rates would do more harm than good.
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Why Japan Is Angry About a State Funeral for Shinzo Abe
The fallout from Shinzo Abe’s death has taken a number of unexpected turns, casting a critical light on both his long-governing party and a fringe religious group.
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Stop Praising Shinzo Abe and His Divisive Nationalism
Japan has a chance to repair relations with neighbors angered by his nationalist agenda.