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SHINZO ABE

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JAPAN / Politics
Jul 1, 2023
LDP faction once led by Abe preparing to pick next leader
Many members are pushing for the launch of a new leadership in line with the first anniversary of Abe's death, fearing a loss of influence within the party.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 20, 2023
LDP power struggle in Yamaguchi shows waning influence of Abe faction
With Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi having been selected for the new No. 3 district, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's caucus has come out on top over the Abe faction.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 15, 2023
It’s finally time to start buying into Japan again
Japanese stocks have been cheap for a long time, but they’re set to get less cheap from now on.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 12, 2023
Abe suspect hearing canceled after suspicious object found
The site was evacuated after what appeared to be an 'unidentified bag' was delivered to the court, and the hearing was canceled for the day.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 1, 2023
LDP-Komeito spat spotlights deeper problems in political marriage
That, in turn, has raised questions about the state of their more than 20-year-old coalition, and whether the two sides will take steps to initiate a divorce.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023
As snap election rumors grow in Japan, here's how one could play out
Political pundits have been contemplating multiple scenarios, ranging from a summertime ballot to an election during parliament's session in the fall.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 12, 2023
Japan’s giant of central banking
Critics of former BOJ Gov. Kuroda complain that he never achieved the 2% inflation target. What they fail to acknowledge is his policies led to a dramatic strengthening of the labor market.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 10, 2023
How Fumio Kishida was able to get his groove back
A successful Group of Seven summit could solidify Fumio Kishida’s position and even open a path to becoming one of the country’s longest-serving prime ministers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 2, 2023
Government was hampered by infighting during COVID-19 response, sources say
The nation's three-year fight against the pandemic had a major impact on politics and government management, with power struggles taking place during the administrations of the time.
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JAPAN
Apr 21, 2023
Government shelves plans to revise the Science Council — for now
The move came shortly after the Science Council released a statement on Tuesday strongly calling for the government to reconsider its proposal.
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JAPAN
Apr 19, 2023
Attack against Kishida prompts debate over election campaign events
Still, top LDP lawmakers have reiterated the importance of outdoor campaigning even for big-name politicians, expressing their hesitation to move such speeches indoors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 16, 2023
Kishida incident shows protecting VIPs from lone wolves remains a tall order
Campaigning often sees politicians looking to shake hands and deliver speeches in front of sometimes large audiences in settings without security checkpoints.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 16, 2023
Don’t allow the attack on Kishida to become a trend
Two assaults on Japanese political leaders in one year suggests a trend. We need to avoid amplifying the message of their perpetrators.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2023
Police probe explosives attack as Kishida returns to election rallies
A suspect is in custody after a cylindrical object landed 1 meter from the prime minister, who was evacuated before the device exploded.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 15, 2023
Questions mount as Kishida attack brings sense of deja vu
While the incident occurred without the same tragic consequences of the assassination of Shinzo Abe last year, the shocking event leaves many unanswered questions.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 12, 2023
A new Asian order is here largely thanks to Shinzo Abe
By redefining the Asia-Pacific’s geopolitical dimensions, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offered a geostrategic model that is now being realized across South Asia and the Middle East.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal / Longform
Apr 10, 2023
Are rising crime rates in Japan cause for alarm?
After tumbling for two decades, the number of criminal offenses in the nation jumped last year. Should we be worried?

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