Political Series
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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