EU-Japan Agreement: Good news on the long road to a deal
For the EU, the EPA would demonstrate its ability to deliver concrete results despite the numerous crises it faces.
Japan
Japan’s resigned embrace of Donald Trump
Tokyo has a good chance of persuading Trump that security co-operation with Japan is in his interests, but the end of TPP is a serious blow.
Japan’s decisive defence development
France and the UK will likely be the first beneficiaries of Japanese technological developments – though they also imply that Japan is now a competitor
The new Japan paradox
The paradox about Japan is no longer that of an economic giant and a political dwarf; it is about the lack of significant international cooperation between Europe and Japan
Japan and…the UK
The perception of Japan as “Asia's Switzerland” – affluent, old, but somewhat insular – still retains force in the UK
Japan and…Sweden
Despite perceptions of decling importance, Sweden can relate to Japan's attempts to stand up against a re-emerging superpower
Japan and…Spain
Despite shared interests and values, Spain is under-resourcing its relationship with Japan
Japan and…Portugal
Portuguese interest in developing exports to Japan drives its strong interest in the EU-Japan free trade agreement
Japan and…Italy
China's rise means that Japan's relationship with its giant neighbour will be key for Italy
Japan and…Germany
Greater political stability under Abe is encouraging interest from German officials