Akimoto Daisuke
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Dr Daisuke Akimoto is an adjunct lecturer of the School of Political Science and Economics at Meiji University, an adjunct fellow of the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS) at Temple University Japan Campus, and an associated research fellow of the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) Stockholm Japan Center, Sweden.
Abe Shinzo: Australia’s “best friend” in Asia
Shinzo Abe was a pioneer of Australia-Japan relations in a complicated geopolitical region.
Japan-Australia: building a hydrogen supply chain
Efforts to develop a network for cleaner energy in the Indo-Pacific marks a practical step for closer relations.
Legalising same-sex marriage in Japan
A court ruling has thrown down the challenge to Japanese politicians to ensure equality before the law.
Biden’s comfortable style of diplomacy will be welcome for Japan
Fear within Tokyo circles that the US will become “too soft” on China missed the nuance a new administration will adopt.
Australia has lost its “best friend” in Asia
Whale hunts and submarine deals gone awry caused prickles, but Abe Shinzo sought special relationship with Canberra.
The kind of test the world doesn’t need
Even if merely talk, speculation about the US resuming nuclear weapons tests could needlessly spark bigger problems.
Japan and coronavirus: Abe needs to make bold decisions
A tradition of limited touching may slow the virus spread but political missteps leave the country vulnerable.
Coping with Covid-19 as the Tokyo Olympics loom
Postponement looks likely – but a complete cancellation could be disastrous for Japan, Abe Shinzo included.
Japan should – like other countries – build and operate hospital ships
Not only in responding to disasters at home, a floating hospital can advance Japan’s interests in the region.
