The path ahead in Japan is likely to be fraught with ongoing political instability until the party wins a new election and regains its majority. 

The two Asian neighbors and allies of the United States appear determined to tightly coordinate their response to the Trump administration.

Trump’s disbelief in the value of U.S. forces in South Korea is long-standing and unchanged, and may impact the upcoming summit.

Leaders Lee and Ishiba emphasize overlapping concerns about global turmoil as their primary security partner turns inward.

Seoul's optimistic rhetoric belies deep skepticism about the prospects for a significant breakthrough on trade with the Trump administration.

Donald Trump apparently wants to reconnect with Kim Jong Un, but it's unclear what a potential third summit might mean for denuclearization.