In this interview with the Diplomat, I discuss the distinctions between patriotism and nationalism, and how both Shinzo Abe and the LDP shaded between them.
Tag: Japan’s history problems
Shinzo Abe’s Foreign Policy Legacy
“Shinzo Abe developed a clear vision for his country’s international role and worked alongside Japan’s partners to see it through,” I argue in my essay for Foreign Affairs. “His loss raises real questions about whether[…]
Truth Telling and Reconciliation
My article for Newsweek Japan argues that when it comes to reconciling with its World War II adversaries, Japan should focus on truth-telling — not more apologies. The right “German model” for Japan to follow[…]