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July 12, 2010

Implications for Japan's foreign policy following DPJ election losses

The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lost the majority of seats in the upper house of parliament in nationwide elections on July 12, 2010. Daniel Sneider discusses implications for Japan's foreign policy following the election, particularly with regard to Japan's relationship with the United States.