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By the time of this week’s Democratic presidential debate, President Trump should be ensconced in meetings with counterparts at an international summit gathering in Osaka, Japan.

To tackle the political and economic inflation emergency, "it will require leaning in to trade relationships with friends and allies we trust."

Craig Kafura and Paul Nadeau discuss Shinzo Abe's reputation as a "controversial figure" and what is next for Japan.

North Korea is continuing to improve its nuclear capabilities. And political and economic relations between Japan and South Korea are deteriorating rapidly.

What will former Prime Minister Abe’s death mean for the internal and international politics of Japan? Nonresident Senior Fellow Cecile Shea weighs in on CBS.

Cecile Shea joins CNN to discuss the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and what comes next for Japan.

Cécile Shea joins the Deep State Radio Daily Brief to discuss Shinzo Abe's assassination, his legacy, and what comes next for Japan.

“The stronger Japanese response to this crisis is not solely driven by policymakers, but also by the public’s reaction,” writes Craig Kafura in the Diplomat.

Craig Kafura discusses the Iran Deal and the US-Japan relationship.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura discuss how the US can reassure its allies of its commitment and credibility.

The backlash to the South Korean leader's comments to the Washington Post served as an important test of his underlying support, Karl Friedhoff writes.

Although the agreement is unpopular among South Koreans, it hasn't had much impact on the president's approval rating, Karl Friedhoff writes.