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1. JAPANESE FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE ABE ADMINISTRATION.

Author

Kasede YOSHINORI

Subjects
JAPANESE foreign relations, 1989-, JAPANESE politics & government, INTERNATIONAL security, JAPAN-United States relations, CHINA-Japan relations, TWENTY-first century, INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

The article examines the foreign policy of Japan under the second term of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe since December 26, 2012. Topics discussed include enhancement of the Japanese military capability, establishment of closer ties with countries that are experiencing national security threats from China and stronger alliance with the U.S. Particular focus is given to Japan's relations with North Korea and China.

Published
2013

2. Risky Business.

Author

Kitanaka, Anna

Subjects
*BOUNDARY disputes, *POWER resources, *INTERNATIONAL relations, JAPANESE politics & government, JAPANESE foreign relations
Abstract

The article looks at some of the political risks being faced by Japan as of January 2008 that have a possible effect on those with Japan-related financial or business interests. Due to its trouble relationship with North Korea, Japan faces a risk of being the target of nuclear missile attacks. Japan is also at risk of being involved in a military conflict because of its ongoing island disputes with Taiwan, China, South Korea and Russia. Also mentioned is the country's poor energy supply.

Published
2008

3. Route of Missile By North Korea Unnerves Japan.

Author

CHOE SANG-HUN, SANGER, DAVID E., Rich, Motoko, Hisako Ueno, Makiko Inoue, Kaho Futagami, and Gladstone, Rick

Subjects
*BALLISTIC missile testing, *BALLISTIC missiles, *LAUNCHING of guided missiles, *TWENTY-first century, *INTERNATIONAL cooperation, *INTERNATIONAL relations, JAPANESE politics & government
Abstract

The article reports on the impact of North Korea's provocative ballistic missile test over Japan on August 29, 2017. Topics discussed include an overview of the missile test, the warning set by Tokyo's government for residents to take over, and the consideration of the missile launch as a threat to the country.

Published
2017

4. Japan at a glance: 2005-06.

Subjects
JAPANESE politics & government, ECONOMIC conditions in Japan, JAPANESE foreign relations, INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

Reports political and economic developments in Japan. Condition of the relation of the country with North Korea; Decrease of exports to China; Victory of Taku Yamasaki, a close political ally of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in the Fukuoka by-election.

Published
2005

5. History Too Long Denied: Japan's Unresolved Colonial Past and Today's North Korea Problem.

Author

McCormack, Gavan

Subjects
NORTH Korea-United States relations, JAPAN-United States relations, JAPANESE politics & government, INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

The article deals with the unresolved colonial relations between Japan and North Korea. According to the author, Japanese governments have used the North Korean threat in order to further integrate the subjection to U.S. regional and global goals. The North Korean problem refers to the assumption that an irrational, aggressive and nuclear obsessed North Korea being restrained and disciplined by a rational, globally responsible U.S., which is supported by Japan.

Published
2009

6. Some Question Japan's Hard Line Against N. Korea on Abductee Issue.

Author

Miks, Jason

Subjects
ABDUCTION, JAPANESE foreign relations, JAPANESE politics & government, INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

The article analyzes the implications for Japan of the tough stance of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the abduction by North Korean agents of up to 20 Japanese citizens. It is said that Shinzo uses the abduction issue in an attempt to salvage his cabinet's popularity. Political observers has warned Japan that its tough stance against North Korea is putting the country at risk of isolating itself. Peter Beck of the Northeast Asia Project for the International Crisis Group says the issue is affecting Japan's national security priorities.

Published
2007

7. Pyongyang's cashflow problem.

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations, JAPANESE foreign relations, JAPANESE politics & government
Abstract

This article reports on the efforts the Japanese government is making to restrict financial assistance to North Korea. Japan is home to hundreds of thousands of ethnic Koreans who have for years sent money back home to friends and relatives. But since North Korea's nuclear test, Japan has chosen to block the transfer of funds.

Published
2007

8. A Japanese-Style Star Wars?

Author

Bremner, Brian

Subjects
NATIONAL security, JAPANESE politics & government, MILITARY budgets
Abstract

Explores the initiatives of the Japanese government in response to the security threats posed by North Korea. Implications of North Korea's test-fire of its Nodong-1 missile for Japan; Efforts of the Japanese government to improve its knowledge and expertise of missile-defense technologies; Amount of Japanese defense spending each year.

Published
2003

10. Japan's abductee groups take tougher stance with Tokyo government.

Subjects
JAPANESE politics & government, PRESSURE groups, KIDNAPPING, ABDUCTION, KIDNAPPING victims
Abstract

The article reports that civic groups in Japan representing Japanese nationals abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 1980s are taking a tougher stance toward the Japanese government. The Association of the Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Korea, known as Kazokukai, and the National Association for the Rescue of Japanese Kidnapped by North Korea, recently declared that they would distance themselves from the government.

Published
2008

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