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Japan’s Leadership Transition and Its Implications for India
Authors: Simran Walia & Shashank Khandwe*
Japan’s domestic political climate appears to be in a loop of instability, as the country enters its fourth Prime...
Asian Markets Rise, Gold Hits Record as U.S. Shutdown Looms; Oil Slips
Asian stocks edged higher on Tuesday and gold extended its record ascent as investors braced for a possible U.S. government shutdown that could delay...
Crimes Against Humanity with Impunity:Japanese Biowarfare, US Collusion, Chinese Victims
On May 18, the highly-anticipated film Evil Unbound on the notorious Japanese germ-warfare unit, hit the Chinese cinemas. The screening was purposely set for...
Trump Says South Korea, Japan to Provide Billions “Upfront”
President Donald Trump said South Korea would follow Japan in providing “upfront” investments for U.S. projects, citing Seoul’s pledge of $350 billion. Japan recently...
Kozumi Pledges Wage-Driven Overhaul of Japanese Economy
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Shinjiro Koizumi, a leading contender to become Japan’s next prime minister, has launched his campaign with a pledge to aggressively tackle inflation by...
Japan Yields to US Pressure, Rejects Palestinian Statehood
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Japan will not recognize a Palestinian state in the near term, opting to prioritize its diplomatic alignment with the United States and avoid...
Japan’s Next PM Race Begins as Koizumi, Hayashi Emerge as Frontrunners
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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched its leadership race, with Farm Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announcing...
Sharp Samurai-Raw Elephant: India-Japan Next-Gen Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Tokyo to attend the India-Japan Annual Summit-2025, with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announcing ‘Japan-India Joint Vision for the...
Japan’s Battery Market Expands, But Auction Reforms Threaten Momentum
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Japan relies on imported fossil fuels for nearly 70% of its electricity, making energy security a long-term priority. The government has expanded renewables, but...
Japan Hires Wood Mackenzie for Assessment of Alaska LNG Project Linked to Trump
Japan has hired Wood Mackenzie to assess a proposed $44 billion Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant, indicating potential support for the project championed...