David Walton
Biography
Publications
David Walton is an Adjunct Fellow in the Meiji Centre, Western Sydney University. His interests are at the cross section of international relations and diplomatic history. David was a Senior Lecturer at WSU and has been a visiting professor at Tokyo University (Japan Foundation Fellow), Meiji University, Beijing Foreign Studies University and Seoul University.
Abe Shinzo: Australia’s “best friend” in Asia
Shinzo Abe was a pioneer of Australia-Japan relations in a complicated geopolitical region.
Biden’s comfortable style of diplomacy will be welcome for Japan
Fear within Tokyo circles that the US will become “too soft” on China missed the nuance a new administration will adopt.
Australia has lost its “best friend” in Asia
Whale hunts and submarine deals gone awry caused prickles, but Abe Shinzo sought special relationship with Canberra.
Japan and coronavirus: Abe needs to make bold decisions
A tradition of limited touching may slow the virus spread but political missteps leave the country vulnerable.
Coping with Covid-19 as the Tokyo Olympics loom
Postponement looks likely – but a complete cancellation could be disastrous for Japan, Abe Shinzo included.
Japan: Article 9 conundrum rears its head again
The next 18 months offer Abe Shinzo his last chance as Prime Minister to amend Japan’s 1946 “Peace Constitution”.
Soft power, hard weather: Japanese resilience
A ferocious typhoon has tested Japan amid the Rugby World Cup and before the Olympics – and taught valuable lessons.
The Australia-Japan relationship: Worthy of more reflection
Our complicated relationship with China and the implications of President Trump for Australia have eclipsed thoughtful reflection on the Australia-Japan relationship.
