The Japan Times
A Dangerous Peek Behind the Technology Curtain
Concern over information security has motivated a growing number of governments to demand access to software source code as a condition for doing business in their country.
Butt Out: Japan is Making it Harder to Quit Smoking
Opponents to tighter rules against smoking in public spaces argue that punishing people for smoking infringes on their freedom.
Real Estate Billionaire Exposes Beijing’s Dilemma
Beijing must do all it can to eliminate Guo as a threat, but doing so validates charges that the anti-corruption campaign is as much a tool to eliminate political opposition as it is an effort to clean up the Chinese Communist Party.
A Troubling Election in Jakarta
Anies Baswedan must find a way to tack back to the center and govern as a traditional Indonesian politician.
Why Asia is Wary of China’s New Aircraft Carrier
China's military developments are incompatible with its claim to a ‘peaceful rise' and its argument that its military buildup is aimed at self-defense.
Japan and the Ability to Strike Enemy Bases
If Japan has developed capabilities to attack enemy bases, the incentive for North Korea to hit Japan before Japan hits it would be even greater.
Aung San Suu Kyi Marks Her First Year in Power
Aung San Suu Kyi's first year has not been easy as she continues to face a range of difficulties and admits that reforms have been slower than expected.
Arrest in China Unnerves Australia
China's detention of a Sydney professor spotlights its questionable record when it comes to respect for academic freedom and human rights, and casts a shadow over Sino-Australian relations.
Japan's Plans to Penalize Uncommitted Crimes
The potential law amendment will widen government surveillance of its citizens and is being questioned for intruding people’s privacy.
Japanese SDF Peacekeepers’ Logs Fiasco
The Japanese government should disclose relevant details of Japanese peacekeeping forces' activities in South Sudan to keep the public trust in its operation.