Middle East

Japan’s Energy Risks Persist Despite US-Iran DealINSIGHT | Jul 1, 2026

Iran Conflict a Blow to Japan’s Energy SupplyINSIGHT | Mar 4, 2026

When Will Japan Recognize Palestine?: Timing and Trump Keep Tokyo on SidelinesINSIGHT | Dec 1, 2025

Japan–Saudi Arabia Relations Stronger than Ever After 70 Years: An Interview with Ambassador Ghazi BinzagrJAPAN LIFE | Aug 21, 2024

A World at War: Ukraine, Gaza, and the US-Led World OrderINSIGHT | Apr 10, 2024

Europe’s Response to the War in Gaza: Finding a Path to Constructive EngagementINSIGHT | Apr 1, 2024

Palestine’s Ambassador on Conflict with Israel and the Role Japan Can PlayNEWS | May 26, 2021

Japanese Trade with Iran Under PressureINSIGHT | Jan 9, 2020

Japan Still Reliant on Middle Eastern OilINSIGHT | Jun 25, 2019

Japanese Foreign Minister Kōno Tarō: Focus on the Middle EastINSIGHT | Feb 19, 2019

Japan Still Dependent on Fossil Fuels and Middle EastINSIGHT | Oct 29, 2018

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Speaks of New Regional Role During Japan VisitNEWS | Aug 9, 2017

Abu Dhabi’s Black Gold—and More—Lures Japan to the United Arab EmiratesINSIGHT | Jun 8, 2015

Terror Strikes During Abe’s Mideast TripINSIGHT | Jan 22, 2015

The True Benefits of Studying in JapanINSIGHT | May 26, 2014

Behind the New Abe Diplomacy: An Interview with Cabinet Advisor Yachi Shōtarō (Part Two)INSIGHT | Aug 9, 2013

The New Palestinian Prime Minister Looks AheadINSIGHT | Jun 18, 2013

Japanese Energy Strategy in the Shale-Gas EraINSIGHT | Jan 10, 2013