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Government must clarify its own role in ongoing pandemic response
The number of new cases of novel coronavirus infections remains high. The crisis cannot be overcome by simply leaving the response to local government...
August 9, 2022
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Erdogan holds key to guiding Russia to stop invasion
Turkey maintains good relations with both Russia and Ukraine. Ankara is urged to use its role as a mediator to put together an agreement to resume gra...
August 9, 2022
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Drills assuming invasion of Taiwan pose dangerous threat
The Chinese military continues to conduct unprecedentedly large-scale exercises around Taiwan. It is clear that these drills are designed to simulate ...
August 8, 2022
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Devise measures to deal with heavy rains exceeding expectations
Record-breaking heavy rains are frequently occurring in various parts of the Japanese archipelago, causing serious damage. The central and local gover...
August 8, 2022
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Role of cities hit by A-bombs increasingly important
It is an extraordinary situation in which the leader of a major power has threatened to use nuclear weapons as a means of intimidation. The importance...
August 6, 2022
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Deterioration of politics stood out in extraordinary session
Due to internal strife and other factors, a Diet speech to pay tribute to a former prime minister was postponed. On top of that, a newly elected lawma...
August 6, 2022
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Detailed, realistic planning necessary to avoid endless ballooning budgets
It is proper to spend large budgets on important measures, but the limitless ballooning of national finances must be avoided. Ministries and agencies ...
August 5, 2022
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Spate of illegal discounts cannot be overlooked
Illegal discounts are reportedly widespread in the sale of mobile phones. The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry and major mobile phone carr...
August 5, 2022
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China must not raise military tensions over Pelosi’s meeting with Tsai
It is unreasonable for China to strengthen military pressure on Taiwan just because a key U.S. government official visited Taiwan. A unilateral milita...
August 4, 2022
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Irregularities result from closed corporate culture
It was found that not only did the automobile manufacturer continue data fraud regarding its engine performance tests for a long period of time, but i...
August 4, 2022
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With everyday prices soaring, a pay increase is only natural
With prices continuing to rise, a substantial increase in minimum wages is a natural response to protect the livelihoods of workers. The government sh...
August 3, 2022
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Present road map for world to build consensus on nuclear disarmament
If the nuclear disarmament system is enfeebled, international order will collapse. The consensus-building efforts and wisdom of each country are being...
August 3, 2022
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Even with dramatic tightening policy, can Federal Reserve avoid recession?
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board must walk a difficult tightrope to avoid recession while containing historic inflation. The Fed needs to manage its pol...
August 2, 2022
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Strive to secure talented human resources
The duties of the Self-Defense Forces are increasing more than ever due to frequent natural disasters and outbreaks of infectious diseases. It is impo...
August 2, 2022
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Consider transportation alternatives based on actual local circumstances
How will means of transportation in rural areas be protected? Rather than leaving the question to railroad companies, local governments and the centra...
August 1, 2022
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