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Multilayered dialogue necessary to avoid potential clash
It is important to foster a conciliatory atmosphere, but trust will not be created unless it is demonstrated through action. Japan needs to tenaciousl...
November 19, 2022
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Pyongyang challenges strengthening of ties among Japan, U.S., S. Korea
North Korea probably intended to demonstrate its missile capability in response to the strengthening of deterrence against Pyongyang by Japan, the Uni...
November 19, 2022
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Use leaders’ agreement as step to rebuild international cooperation frameworks
As the conflict deepens between Western countries and China and Russia, it is significant that countries, including emerging nations, have moved close...
November 18, 2022
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New era of space development dawns with Artemis missions
A new era of space exploration is about to begin. Japan, by working together with North America and Europe, will hopefully undertake ambitious project...
November 18, 2022
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Encourage firms, households to use cash reserves to spur economic growth
To achieve economic recovery led by domestic demand amid various concerns, such as inflation and slowdowns in economies abroad, it is necessary to imp...
November 17, 2022
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Russia must face danger of flash points in its invasion
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are fraught with the imminent danger of escalating into a large-scale war with the United States and Europe. The latest in...
November 17, 2022
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Continued dialogue is way to avoid conflict
A battle for supremacy in which China is challenging the international order led by the United States is affecting the politics and economy of the ent...
November 16, 2022
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Failure of leading exchange operator shows high risk of digital assets
It has long been argued that crypto-assets, or cryptocurrencies, whose values have no state-backed credibility, are used as tools for money games. The...
November 16, 2022
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3 nations must strengthen cooperation to deter North Korea
North Korea, which is enhancing its missile capabilities, poses a common and imminent threat to Japan, the United States and South Korea, and the thre...
November 15, 2022
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Why was board member allowed to behave so recklessly?
Why were so many interests related to the world’s largest sporting event concentrated in the hands of a single board member? The problems with the org...
November 15, 2022
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Public, private sectors must work together to strengthen defense
Cyber-attacks on medical institutions, which protect people’s lives and health, are extremely heinous. Police authorities need to conduct a thorough i...
November 14, 2022
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Create system to protect human rights of immigration detainees
The treatment of foreign nationals in immigration detention facilities has come under intense scrutiny from abroad. The immigration authorities must u...
November 14, 2022
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Forgetting his weighty responsibility, Hanashi made a joke that went too far
The death penalty is the ultimate punishment. He probably did not fully appreciate the weight of a role that involves ordering executions. His joke we...
November 12, 2022
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Companies must pass on benefits to employees, business partners
Major Japanese companies involved in exports and overseas businesses have posted strong results one after another, even as the weak yen has had variou...
November 12, 2022
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Deepen discussions by narrowing down points of contention
There have been more opportunities to discuss the Constitution, but it is undeniable that the discussions seem to be becoming more diffuse. It is nece...
November 11, 2022
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