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Donna Weeks

Dr Donna Weeks is a professor at Musashino University Tokyo where she teaches Japanese politics and peace studies in the Department of Political Science. Much of her work is focussed on the politics and history of Japan’s relationship with Australia and the international implications of Japan’s domestic political machinations.

Articles by Donna Weeks (15)

Donna Weeks 5 May 2023

Japan’s Article 9: Pacifism and protests as defence budget doubles

In the rush to applaud increased military ties between Japan and Australia, resistance to the idea is often overlooked.
Donna Weeks 27 Jul 2022

The shadow of Abe

The contentious changes brought about by the former prime minister will be debated for years to come.
Donna Weeks 26 May 2022

Albanese steps cautiously through the Quad wrangle

Japan’s media enthusiastically covered the “diplomatic debut” of Australia’s new PM, expecting continuity over change.
Donna Weeks 14 Sep 2021

Tokyo2020+1 wraps up as Japan’s next race begins

With candidates jostling to take over from Yoshihide Suga, a late sprint from behind can’t be ruled out.
Donna Weeks 6 Aug 2021

Life in a host city, at home, live-streaming the Olympics

Watching on from a tatami floor in Tokyo, the sport is great, the geopolitics just as good.
Donna Weeks 20 Jul 2021

Postcard from Tokyo 2020+1

Sport and politics make an unhappy union at one of the most controversial Olympics ever.
Donna Weeks 12 Nov 2020

Japan-Australia: The chance to sweeten the deal

Scott Morrison’s trip to Tokyo should move beyond a narrow focus on defence to secure the living environment.
Donna Weeks 17 Sep 2020

Suga steps in, at least for now

Japan’s new prime minister has kept the Abe cabinet largely intact, but he’ll need to prove he’s a different leader.
Donna Weeks 6 Jul 2020

Beyond Covid, the chance for a broader Australia-Japan relationship

Positive public feelings towards Tokyo show how Canberra can move beyond a narrow focus on security ties.