Political Series
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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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Prefectures need more power to handle pandemic-related crises
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan with the pandemic, foreign affair...
January 18, 2022
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More support for younger generations will help older ones, too
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan in terms of the pandemic, foreign...
January 18, 2022
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Japan needs to invest in people, support younger generation
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan with the pandemic, foreign affair...
January 17, 2022
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Former PM Abe: Prime Minister Kishida should handle personnel matters as he sees fit
The year 2022 will test Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. How should he deal with the pandemic, foreign ...
January 15, 2022
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