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Ukraine War Illustrates Importance of Peace as Japan Marks End of WWII
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the importance of peace has never been more poignantly felt. Each and every person must think again about w...
August 15, 2023
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Japan Must Take Lead in Efforts to Decarbonize International Shipping
Efforts by the international shipping sector are vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Japan, which is highly dependent on trade, needs to take ...
August 14, 2023
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Utilize Lessons Learned from Slow Start in Domestic COVID Vaccine Development for Future
A COVID-19 vaccine developed by a domestic company has been approved by the government for the first time. Japan must take the lessons learned from it...
August 14, 2023
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Interim Storage Facilities Must Be Secured as Quickly as Possible
For stable operation of nuclear power plants, it is important to reprocess their spent nuclear fuel. For this reason, the central government and elect...
August 12, 2023
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Ruling Party’s ‘Landslide Victory’ at The Polls Lacks Legitimacy
It is clear that the landslide victory by Cambodia’s ruling party in an election in which opposition forces were excluded lacks legitimacy. Hereditar...
August 12, 2023
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Can Germany Correct Deep Economic Dependence on China?
The German government has formulated a new strategy on China, publishing a review of the countries’ relationship acknowledging that economic ties with...
August 11, 2023
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Have Allegations tainted Renewable Energy Projects?
Allegations have surfaced that a member of the Diet accepted bribes from a company in connection with a project for offshore wind power generation, wh...
August 11, 2023
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Dominant Firms must not Engage in Cartel Behavior Enabled by Oligopoly
A suspected cartel has been uncovered in the market for nonlife insurance for corporate clients. It is necessary to thoroughly investigate whether ina...
August 10, 2023
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This is a Serious Situation that Shakes Japan’s Credibility
If a U.S. newspaper report is true, the vulnerability of Japan’s defense system has been exposed to the international community. Japan must urgently s...
August 10, 2023
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Why was There a Delay in Reporting the Case to the Police?
After vowing to recover from previous scandals, Nihon University is now dealing with a drug case involving one of its students. In addition to coopera...
August 9, 2023
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Flexible Approach Needed amid No End to Registration Errors
It must be said that in the rush to achieve a signature digital policy, the proper handling of personal information has been neglected. The government...
August 9, 2023
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Preposterous for Russia to ‘Retaliate’ by Putting Court Official on Wanted List
Russia likely intends to take retaliatory measures against the International Criminal Court (ICC) for charging Russian President Vladimir Putin with w...
August 8, 2023
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Strengthen Own Footing to Become Viable Challengers to Ruling Coalition
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] This “multitude of the weak,” as the opposition parties in their current state are dubbed, will not change if eac...
August 8, 2023
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Recurrence Cannot be Prevented Without Investigating the Cause
The truth remains a mystery as to why NHK decided on a budget for distributing satellite TV programs on its online streaming service in violation of r...
August 7, 2023
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As a Major Power, China Ought to Give Explanations Why it Happened
China continues to refuse to explain why its foreign minister was removed from the post following a month of his disappearance from duties. China’s se...
August 7, 2023
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