Nationalist Tokyo Governor Forms New Political Party
Shintaro Ishihara could play a key role in the formation of the next government.
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Former Japanese Premier Could Return to Power
Concerns over the economy and national security could propel Shinzō Abe to power.
China Seen Wipping Up Anti-Japan Demonstrations
The party seems to allow protests to put pressure on Japan in an island dispute.
China’s Shadow Looms Over Clinton’s Asian Trip
The secretary’s visits highlight the strategic competition underway in East Asia.
Banking Scandal Exposes Split in Vietnam Leadership
The future of market reforms could hinge on the outcome of a political divide.
Japan’s Noda to Call Snap Election in November
The prime minister’s Democratic Party is unpopular but he has to call elections anyway.
Nationalism Fuels East Asian Island Disputes
Political ineptitude can cause otherwise minor territorial disputes to spin out of control.
Japanese-South Korean Relations on the Rocks
An island dispute resurfaces after South Korea delays implementation of an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
United States Consider Drone Deployment to East China Sea
The United States may deploy spy planes to keep watch on a disputed island chain.
China Establishes Military Command in South China Sea
China raises the stakes in its maritime border disputes with its Southeast Asian neighbors by militarizing the South China Sea.
China Sows ASEAN Discord, Seeds of Future Conflict
China wins a tactical victory on South China Sea disputes, but it is stirring resentment in the region.
Nationalism Looms Over South China Sea Disputes
Even if America, China and Southeast Asian countries want to mend disputes, there are major political obstacles.
Despite Defections, Noda’s Coalition Maintains Majority
Fifty lawmakers led by former ruling party president Ichirō Ozawa defected from Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s coalition.
Japanese Parliament Enacts Controversial Sales Tax
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda scores a victory with a consumption tax increase, despite opposition from within his own party.
East-West Divide on Full Display in East Asia
China and Russia share interests in a region where the democracies form an alliance.