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| Japan's post-war constitution. Origins, protagonists and controversies |
| Japanese foreign and security policies under prime minister Yukio Hatoyama : some changes, a lot of continuity |
| Mongolia: economic slump, democratic backsliding and pressure from the neighbours |
| Nationalism historical revisionism and ending japanese pacifism: highlights on prime minister shinzo abe's policy agenda |
| North Korean missile and nuclear capabilities. Supporters, targets and opponents |
| Russia and China: the past and present of a Rocky relationship |