Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and SecurityINTRODUCTIONPrime Minister Shinzo Abe, the first leader who received the World Leaders Award for Peace and Security honored by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) on 12/12/2015, has dedicated to Japan and to world’s peace and...
In Malaysia and Indonesia, Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba builds bridges as China’s influence looms large
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, on a four-day visit to Malaysia and Indonesia ending Jan 12, sought to deepen military, economic and energy security ties as China’s influence in South-east Asia loomed large. The significance that he chose these countries as...
Japan Earmarks Extra $9.9 Billion USD for Chips and AI This Year
Japan is allocating another ¥1.5 trillion ($9.9 billion) to boost its chip and artificial intelligence endeavors, including moonshot foundry project Rapidus. The government’s extra budget for the fiscal year to March sets aside ¥1.05 trillion to develop and research...
Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Letter Congratulating President Macron
Tokyo, November 23, 2024 His Excellency Emmanuel Macron President of the French Republic Your Excellency, It is with great pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your being honored with the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award by the Boston...
Opening Borders for Workers: Abe’s Profound Influence on Japan’s Immigration Regime
Japan is grappling with a labor shortage due to low birth rates and an aging population, prompting recent governments to bring in more foreign workers. Under the leadership of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, significant immigration reforms were introduced between...
Japan PM Ishiba seeks meeting with Trump this month, following Abe example
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to meet US President-elect Donald Trump in the United States this month, four sources said, in an attempt to emulate then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's close ties during Trump's first term. The US is Japan's most important...
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Legacy: Japan-India Relations
Basic data of Japan – India relations: In September 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Japan and had a summit meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. They concurred to upgrade the bilateral relationship to “Special Strategic and Global...
Statement on the Shinzo Abe Initiative: Indo-Pacific Spark for a New Democratic and Resilient Economy
In his vision for a "free and open Indo-Pacific," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, 2015 World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient, redefined the geopolitical landscape, advocating for a democratic and cooperative approach to address rising challenges in Asia....