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PALM10: Japan’s Chance to Engage With Pacific Island Countries

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PALM10: Japan’s Chance to Engage With Pacific Island Countries

Next year, Japan will host the 10th triennial Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (PALM10). PALM was first hosted by Tokyo in 1997 with leaders from all 14 Pacific Island countries (PICs) attending. Representatives from Australia and New Zealand take part, and since PALM8 in 2018, the leaders of New Caledonia and French Polynesia have also attended. … Read more

RIP FOIP? Examining Japan’s New Foreign Policy Mantra

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RIP FOIP? Examining Japan’s New Foreign Policy Mantra

Advertisement Prime Minister Kishida Fumio gave a policy speech in the 212th session of Japan’s Diet on October 23. The speech stirred interest among many analysts, who speculated that Kishida would dissolve the Diet to call for a snap general election. However, that scenario fizzled amid declining approval ratings. There was no surprise in bold … Read more