U.S. President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s “bold” leadership on a series of global crises as he welcomed the Japanese leader to the White House on Wednesday for wide-ranging talks that touched on the delicate security situation in the Pacific, the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and more. Kishida’s official visit, which … Read more
As we reach the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, questions are being raised over the long-term commitment of Kyiv’s allies to its full victory and the liberation of all occupied territories. With political games continuing in Washington, and European countries struggling to plug the gap caused by U.S. inaction, Russia has entrenched … Read more
Japan’s Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko is in the middle of a visit to Europe, highlighted by a trip to war-torn Ukraine. With stops in Ukraine, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany, Kamikawa is focusing on confirming European support for peace in Ukraine and affirming the Japanese public and private sector’s role in rebuilding the … Read more
Interviews | Diplomacy | East Asia “The fact that the summit took place in Hiroshima in the middle of Russia-Ukraine war (in which Russia has not been hesitant to use nuclear intimidation) was significant.” G-7 leaders pose for a photo after offering flowers at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, May 19, 2023. Credit: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan Advertisement … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (third from left) meets with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (second from right) on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, May 21, 2023. Credit: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan Advertisement No recent G-7 summit was filled with as much excitement as the latest gathering in Hiroshima. As G-7 … Read more
In a ceremony held at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on May 24, 2023, State Minister of Defense Ino Toshiro handed to Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan the list of materials to be sent in the coming months. Credit: Takahashi Kosuke Advertisement The G-7 Hiroshima Summit saw the group of wealthy democracies renew a pledge to … Read more
Advertisement The dehumanizing brutality of war amplifies even the simplest joys – a piece of candy, a cup of hot soup, something to warm your hands in the cold darkness. Robbed of their security, their sovereignty violated, and subject to ongoing murderous assaults, Ukrainian civilians have been living under Russian attack for more than 15 … Read more
Advertisement The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Naoko Aoki – an associate political scientist at the RAND Corporation and formerly with Kyodo News, Japan’s largest news agency – is the 365th in … Read more