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  • Invisible threats / Defense technology exposed in ‘too transparent’ patent system

    This is the seventh installment of a series exploring Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas such as infor...

    March 1, 2022

  • Invisible threats / Efforts made to disseminate risks of industrial espionage

    Government ministries and agencies are sharing information about espionage tactics as part of effort...

    February 28, 2022

  • Invisible threats / Japan searches for ways to exclude China from key infrastructure

    The importance of communications infrastructure was recently highlighted when an undersea volcano er...

    February 27, 2022

  • Invisible threats / Japan seeks to prevent outflow of technology

    This is the fourth installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including ...

    February 26, 2022

  • Invisible threats / Inherent risks in Japan’s overreliance on overseas for drugs

    This is the third installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including t...

    February 25, 2022

  • Invisible threats / Japan eager to restore domestic production of semiconductors

    This is the second installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including ...

    February 24, 2022

  • Invisible threats / Reliance on overseas firms for genomic analysis risks data leaks

    The Japanese government’s economic security concerns extend to the leakage of genetic information. I...

    February 23, 2022

  • The Xi Games 3 : Athletes also told to follow China’s party line or face consequences

    In a park in central Beijing, a bust of International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was un...

    February 2, 2022

  • The Xi Games 2 : Bold proclamations leave many feeling left behind

    “The goal of ‘getting 300 million people involved in winter sports’ has become a reality,” said Li S...

    February 1, 2022

  • Utilize private sector’s strengths, increase mobility of bureaucrats

    The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic,...

    January 24, 2022

  • Today’s Japan needs a complete philosophical reset

    As Japan continues to face challenges with the pandemic, foreign affairs and the economy, this is th...

    January 23, 2022

  • Think about measures to raise youth voter turnout

    The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic,...

    January 22, 2022

  • Local governments need to streamline administrative structure

    The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan regarding the pandemic, foreign a...

    January 21, 2022

  • New security strategy must underline threat posed by Beijing

    Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affair...

    January 20, 2022

  • Dialogue between leaders of Japan, China needed

    Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affair...

    January 19, 2022

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