Jeff Kingston

Kingston is a professor of Asian studies at Temple University, Japan.

Recent Articles

How Japan's PM Torpedoed Ties With China

The fallout from Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan continues to send shockwaves.

By Jeff Kingston

Why Becoming Japan's First Woman Prime Minister May Be the Easy Part

Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, faces daunting challenges—Trump among them, writes Jeff Kingston.

By Jeff Kingston

Japan Is Entering the Populist Era

The country is looking less immune to the populism that has afflicted virtually all other rich nations.

By Jeff Kingston
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