Insights & Analysis

Japan’s political landscape has entered a historic phase with the rise of its first female Prime Minister, but continuity rather than disruption may define the country’s foreign policy. Unlikely to tamper with Shinzo Abe’s pro-India foreign policy, the new leadership is expected to deepen strategic cooperation with India while reinforcing Japan’s China+1 strategy to diversify supply chains and investments. As geopolitical tensions reshape global economic alliances, the evolvi

Japan is preparing a major overhaul of its intelligence architecture. The government’s plan to establish a centralized national intelligence agency aims to streamline information gathering across ministries and strengthen the Prime Minister’s ability to respond swiftly to emerging threats Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, and Takayuki Kobayashi - LDP intelligence strategy chief hold an envelope of policy proposals. In an era defined by geopolitical volatility, cyber warfare, econom

The 7th edition of Dharma Guardian 2026 deepens India-Japan defence ties through advanced joint training, strategic coordination, and Indo-Pacific security cooperation.

History was made in Tokyo this week, but the ripples are already reaching New Delhi. Sanae Takaichi has not only shattered the glass ceiling as Japan’s first female Prime Minister but has done so with a rare "super-majority" mandate that ends years of political gridlock. For India, this is more than just a leadership change—it is the return of a bold, decisive partner. As the custodian of Shinzo Abe’s legacy takes the helm with the power to act fast, here is why her landslide

The India–Japan Summit’s 500,000 human resource exchange target is less about migration and more about intent. It signals a shift toward structured exchange—students, researchers, professionals, and institutions—built on trust, skills, and reciprocity.