Japan Middle East diplomacy

Japan’s Catch-22 Situation Over the Israel-Hamas War

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Advertisement There is a big debate going on in Tokyo over Japan’s position in the Israel-Hamas war. Some say Japan should strongly support Israel together with other major Western countries, especially as this year’s chair of the Group of Seven (G-7). Others say Tokyo should maintain a neutral position, not taking sides with the Israelis … Read more

Japan Makes Major Shift in Middle East Diplomacy

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Japan Makes Major Shift in Middle East Diplomacy

Advertisement Over a three-day period from July 16 to 18, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio paid visits to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Typically, when Japanese leaders travel to the Middle East, their aim is to stabilize the energy supply, always a top priority given Japan’s heavy reliance on the region for oil and … Read more