One would hope that Japan will be further interested in preventing the Indo-Pacific concept from transforming into an additional source of tension in Russia–Japan relations
Shinzo Abe’s recent decision to step down as Prime Minister has been one of the most noteworthy international events of recent times. This news, however, came from a country where the early resignation of a prime minister is nothing out of the ordinary....
... Japan’s national security; second, Japan concentrates its effort on economic growth, out of which American military endeavors are supported; and lastly, Japan follows the American lead, anytime, anywhere, no matter what.
Why is it so important that Russia understand these principles? The answer is because, as we all know, even the most diligent student will eventually rebel against his teacher. The only issue is when and how. For Japan, the time is now, at least in part. As the Ukrainian crisis ...
A Window of Mutual Goodwill: Japanese-Russian Relations
Led by Shinzo Abe, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) recently won elections to the Diet’s lower house and returned to power, following its drawn out defeat in 2009 at the hands of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). After maverick party leader ...
