2017/03/08 |
A ‘New Level’ of North Korean Threat
New measures are required to handle the North Korean nuclear threat.
2016/12/13 |
China Controls Its WTO Destiny
China cannot enjoy the advantages of market economy status while avoiding the costs it entails.
2017/01/25 |
The Worrisome U.S. Trade Policy
Abe told the Diet (Japan's bicameral legislature) on Tuesday that he believes the U.S. president 'recognizes the importance of free and fair trade.' That may turn out to be wishful thinking — as far as Trump’s remarks and behavior suggest.
2017/02/23 |
Discussions on Japan's Imperial Abdication
The public should have a say in the discussion on Imperial abdication.
2016/12/29 |
Beyond Abe’s Pearl Harbor Visit
While the visit to Pearl Harbor marks a 'historic gesture' with the U.S., Japan should realize that reconciliation should not be limited to close allies.
2017/02/03 |
Abe Penalizing the Plotting of Crimes in Japan
The Abe administration is preparing a legislation to penalize 'preparing for terrorism and other acts,' drawing concern for increased surveillance of citizens.
2017/01/10 |
Promoting Local Autonomy in Japan
Transferring administrative power from the central to local governments may not be enough to realize true local autonomy.
2016/10/21 |
Voters Send Anti-Nuclear Message in Japan
Niigata's gubernatorial election result on Sunday shows the public is still wary of restarting idled nuclear power plants.
2016/07/27 |
Searching for Pikachu: The Future of Online Gaming
The most significant thing about the Pokémon Go phenomenon is what it portends for the future of online gaming.
2016/11/15 |
Hong Kong’s Autonomy Eroded
Beijing could take moves to ease its concerns, but it would permanently embitter pro-democracy forces in Hong Kong and confirm to others, especially in Taiwan, that Beijing’s promises are empty.
2017/01/26 |
Get to the Bottom of ‘Amakudari’
The amakudari practice of government bureaucrats landing post-retirement jobs in related industries and organizations breeds collusion that distorts administrative fairness and results in wasteful spending of taxpayer money.
2016/08/15 |
OPINION: A New Era for South Africa?
The African National Congress can no longer claim without challenge the allegiance of South Africa's black voters.
2017/02/08 |
US Defense Secretary’s Reassurance on Northeast Asia
U.S. President Trump may introduce uncertainty with unexpected commentary on foreign policy, but subsequent reaffirmations from defense secretary or the secretary of state are the statements that guide foreign and security policy.
2017/02/02 |
OPINION: Chinese Leaders Need to Pursue Reform
Xi Jinping needs to pursue domestic political and economic reforms, and refrain from seeking international hegemony to turn China into a major power welcomed in the international community.
2016/12/31 |
The Year the Establishment Failed
Key events in 2016 were moments of disintegration that exposed a frail and fragile political order.