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National Intelligence Council: Proposed Body Must Be Utilized To Stop Operations by Foreign Elements
There is no end to cases in which foreign elements have attempted to steal sensitive information held by private companies. Efforts to disseminate ...
March 14, 2026
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Election Fraud in Tokyo’s Ota Ward: Use Incident As Catalyst for Reviewing Local Government Systems
Mistakes and fraud in election administration undermine public trust in elections. Learning from the scandal in Tokyo’s Ota Ward, local governments...
March 14, 2026
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Oil Reserve Releases: G7 Members Unite against Growing Threat
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for crude oil transportation, heightening fears that the global economy could suff...
March 13, 2026
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Fraud at Nidec: Failure of Nagamori’s Charismatic Management Style
This incident appears to mark the failure of one of Japan’s most charismatic business leaders. Under his leadership, which drove the company’s rapi...
March 13, 2026
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Medical Care at Home and Disasters: Ensure Systems to Provide Continuous Care for Patients
When a major disaster strikes, if patients are in medical institutions or nursing care facilities, there would be fewer cases in which staff member...
March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Advanced Technology: Don’t Turn War into a Testing Ground for AI Weapons
Artificial intelligence-equipped drones are transforming the battlefield. Following their extensive use by both Russia and Ukraine during Russia’s ...
March 12, 2026
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15 Years since Great East Japan Earthquake: How Can Affected Areas Boost Their Vitality Themselves?
It has been 15 years since the disaster. Even as the government’s reconstruction projects reach a milestone, disaster-stricken areas still face popula...
March 11, 2026
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Dating Apps: Identity Verification Should Be Strengthened to Prevent Abuse
One in four people now find a spouse through dating apps. App operators must strengthen measures to prevent problems and ensure that users’ sincere in...
March 11, 2026
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Iran Situation: Significance of Rule of Law Must Be Conveyed
The attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel are not limited to military facilities. In response to these attacks, Iran continues to strike ...
March 10, 2026
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Crude Oil Prices Top $100: Measures Must Be Taken Before It’s Too Late
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Crude oil prices have topped $100 due to escalating tensions in Iran. If high oil prices persist for a long ...
March 10, 2026
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Foreign Influence Operations: This Issue Is No Longer Someone Else’s Problem
It has become apparent that foreign forces attempted to steer Japanese public opinion in directions favorable to their own countries through activi...
March 9, 2026
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Councils under Cabinet Secretariat: Abolish Task Forces Whose Necessity Has Declined
It is undeniable that past administrations, fixated on policy decisions led by the Prime Minister’s Office, set up councils on policy priorities on...
March 9, 2026
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Expanding Use of Premarital Surnames: Aim to Introduce System That Won’t Cause Social Disruption
It is understandable that the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to alleviate inconveniences for people who have changed their su...
March 8, 2026
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Regional Financial Institutions: Strategies Should Be Devised to Revitalize Local Economies
Revitalizing regional economies remains a long-standing challenge. With the advent of an era in which financial markets are undergoing significant ...
March 8, 2026
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Milano Cortina Paralympics Open: Games Represent a Wish for Inclusion in Turbulent Times
The world order is facing a crisis. The sight of athletes competing fairly according to rules should powerfully convey the preciousness of living t...
March 7, 2026
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