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Kishida urges world to reaffirm rules-based order and reform U.N.
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Analysis: Death of 'Abenomics' father may give Japan scope to curb
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Japan PM Urges Better Security after Blast Targets Speech
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Japan's Kishida Vows Expanded Security Role in Asia
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The gap between Japan's parties and voters on national security is
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Kishida's surprise Kyiv visit bolsters Japan's image as defender
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Japan's security difficulties resurface after explosive attack on