Japan Monitor (2/2025). The most important event in February was the long-awaited summit between the leaders of Japan and the United States. The were a success for both the Japanese and US sides. The United States is mainly concerned with reducing the trade deciciton with Japan. Prime Minister Ishiba's administration received key guarantees on security and future trade and investment cooperation. Download the entire February news with commentary here.
Japan Monitor (1/2025). A key development in January was the talks between the Japanese foreign minister and new Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Ministers have discussed key formats of cooperation and a further concept for the development of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific". Download the entire January news with commentary here.
