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Akimoto Daisuke

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.

Articles by Akimoto Daisuke (9)

David Walton, Akimoto Daisuke 25 Jul 2022

Abe Shinzo: Australia’s “best friend” in Asia

Shinzo Abe was a pioneer of Australia-Japan relations in a complicated geopolitical region.
Akimoto Daisuke 31 May 2022

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.
Akimoto Daisuke 8 Apr 2021

Legalising same-sex marriage in Japan

A court ruling has thrown down the challenge to Japanese politicians to ensure equality before the law.
David Walton, Akimoto Daisuke 11 Nov 2020

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.
David Walton, Akimoto Daisuke 31 Aug 2020

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.
Akimoto Daisuke 17 Jul 2020

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.
David Walton, Akimoto Daisuke 7 Apr 2020

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.
David Walton, Akimoto Daisuke 10 Mar 2020

Coping with Covid-19 as the Tokyo Olympics loom

Postponement looks likely – but a complete cancellation could be disastrous for Japan, Abe Shinzo included.
Akimoto Daisuke 13 Feb 2020

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.