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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Japan.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, the "prime minister—who leads the majority party or coalition in the bicameral legislature’s (Diet’s) lower chamber, the House of Representatives—serves as head of government". Also see our section on World Democracy.

What Does a Hawkish Japanese Foreign Policy Look Like?

December 25, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Japan PM Brings Change Flag

Hawkish Japanese foreign policy largely based on aid since World War Two. Is change coming? Japanese alliance with America and fear of China dominate debate

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Japan

New Japan PM Brings Change Including Internet Campaigning

December 21, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Japan PM Brings Change Flag

Japan’s ban on internet election campaigning will be ended as New PM takes helm: Japan PM brings change closer as giant Japan sees major political changes

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Japan

New Japan Plans Economic Stimulus Package

December 19, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Japan election brought opposition party to power as economic headwinds hit rich country: Japan plans economic stimulus in more right wing policy for nation

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Japan

VIDEO: Japan Elections to Have World Impact

December 4, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South Korea Postpones Military Intelligence Pact

Democratic economic giant Japan elections with a changing world – Japan must react to growing China, Asia as political reform on table in Japan

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Japan

Japan Opposition Likely to Make Gains in Elections

November 19, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Strengthening Japan opposition likely to make gains with China’s rise most significant change

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Japan

South Korea Postpones Military Intelligence Pact with Japan

June 29, 2012 by Teresa Censoplano Leave a Comment

South Korea Postpones Military Intelligence Pact

Japan Concerned After Neighbor South Korea Postpones Military Intelligence Pact Between Countries

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Japan, South Korea

US Takes Steps Toward Tax Deal with Switzerland, Japan

June 21, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tax Deal with Switzerland Japan

Major Tax Deal with Switzerland, Japan on Trade Could Offer Large Rewards For Countries Involved

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Japan, Switzerland, Worldwide

Can Pop Music Elections Aid Democratization of Society?

June 8, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

And With the Most Votes...

Japanese Music Contest’s Challenge to Existing Institutions Compared With Arab Spring and the Theory That Music Elections Aid the Democratization Movement

Filed Under: Adrian Tawfik's Opinion Column, DC Authors Tagged With: Armenia, Balkan Nations, Election Methods, Europe, Japan, Political Artwork, Worldwide

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