Japan
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Japan’s declining economic dominance in Asia: A shift in regional power
One of the most significant transformations in the global economy over the past three decades has been the decline of Japan’s economic dominance in Asia and the rise of China…
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How Japan lost its economic dominance in Asia
The late 20th century was defined by an unprecedented Japanese financial boom that eventually collapsed. According to historical economic records, the stagnation that followed the asset bubble burst fundamentally altered the…
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Japan Contributes JPY90.1 Million to Advance APEC Clean Energy Cooperation
In a decisive move to address skyrocketing electricity demands across the Asia-Pacific region, Japan has finalized a major financial contribution. The Japanese government will provide JPY90.1 million to bolster regional…
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Australia and Japan Sign Contracts for $7bn Warships Deal
The Transition from Middle-Power Diplomacy to Hard Power Realism By mid-April 2026, the security partnership between Australia and Japan has transitioned from symbolic joint exercises to a massive integration of…
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A tale of two countries
Brookings. The real estate crises in 1990s Japan and contemporary China This article, presented at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (Spring 2026), analyzes China’s ongoing real estate adjustment and…
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Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook
The Paradox of Improving Sentiment Amidst Regional Conflict On April 1, 2026, the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) quarterly “Tankan” survey revealed that business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved to…
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Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalposts: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit
Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Washington unfolds in a moment where international politics feels unstable and constantly shifting. Global crises, changing U.S. priorities and unexpected developments shape the context of the…
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Takaichi takes on Trump
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is navigating a complex relationship with Donald Trump’s second administration. Although both leaders share nationalist tendencies, their interaction is shaped more by pressure than alignment.…
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The Iran war should boost security cooperation by US Pacific allies like Japan, the Philippines and South Korea
The war with Iran is not just reshaping the Middle East, but also exposing the limits of the U.S.-led security order. For allies like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines,…