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Is zero-COVID policy a sustainable way to contain infections?
How long can China continue its “zero-COVID policy,” which completely controls the behavior of the public? If its economy slows down, there will inevi...
April 6, 2022
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U.N. must immediately dispatch investigation team
Shocking, gut-wrenching images have aroused intense anger. The United Nations must immediately dispatch a field investigation team to work with intern...
April 5, 2022
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Prime minister must reestablish footing, move policies forward
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can be said to have managed his administration solidly in the face of internal and external crises. Kishida now needs to ...
April 5, 2022
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Companies should speed up efforts to counter threats
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, cyber-attacks on companies have become conspicuous. It is hoped that firms will be aware of the increased ri...
April 4, 2022
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Measures needed to strengthen oversight of governance
It is important to make efforts to bring transparency to universities’ governance, while also respecting their autonomy. Public trust in private univ...
April 4, 2022
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Strengthen support through cooperation in international community
The exodus of refugees from Ukraine is a humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of the country. The international community needs to strength...
April 3, 2022
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Complete elimination must be persistently demanded
Leaving in place high tariffs that lack grounds could destabilize the free trade system. Japan should persistently make the United States take action ...
April 3, 2022
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cools business sentiment
The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused business confidence to deteriorate. Companies need to conduct comprehensive reviews of business ...
April 2, 2022
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Moves by China, Russia add urgency to developing ‘2-pronged approach’
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has totally changed the world. It is reasonable that the United States has presented a realistic strategy to prevent a fu...
April 2, 2022
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Steady progress needed to shape the future of Okinawan development
This year, which marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japanese sovereignty, is an important milestone in shaping the future of Okinawa. The cen...
April 1, 2022
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‘Rule by force’ draws support from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Myanmar’s military, which overthrew the democratic government in a coup, is expanding its “rule by force” by taking advantage of Russia’s invasion of ...
April 1, 2022
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Create deterrence that won’t allow forcible attempts to change status quo
Japan must not allow other countries to mistakenly believe it is possible to change the status quo by force in areas around the nation. An urgent task...
March 31, 2022
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Prevent young consumers from falling into troubling situations
Society can be invigorated as members of the young generation become actively involved as adults. Efforts should be enhanced to support young people s...
March 31, 2022
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Unreasonable to divide logic, literature in Japanese language education
Thinking is supported by language, and an important aspect of Japanese language education is forming students’ character. Young people need to be expo...
March 30, 2022
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Effective support steps must be formulated without handout policies
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has accelerated the rise in oil and grain prices. It is important for the government to take effective measures to eas...
March 30, 2022
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