2016/10/16 |
OPINION: Questioning Capital Punishment in Japan
The time has come for truly meaningful discussions on whether Japan should keep executing prisoners.
2016/10/10 |
OPINION: Putin, Trump and the Troubling Claims of ‘Rigged’ Election
Donald Trump is playing with dynamite when he claims that the November election will be 'rigged' and that he might not accept the results when polls close.
2016/09/08 |
OP-ED: What Should Follow the Abe-Xi Talks
The two leaders need to keep their word and work to establish the maritime and aerial communication mechanism.
2017/02/21 |
A Murder in Kuala Lumpur
Kim Jong Nam’s murder is a reminder that the North Korean government at its essence is — literally — a murderous regime and must be treated as such.
2016/11/25 |
Inexcusable Response in Japan Bullying Case
'The slow response of the teachers at the school and board of education officials demonstrates their lack of empathy towards the boy and other people who have experienced great suffering.'
2016/12/16 |
The U.S. Air Base Noise Pollution Problem in Japan
The government should open talks with the United States to fully explain the plight of residents around U.S. military installations and prod it to take concrete and effective measures to reduce their hardship.
2017/01/13 |
Keep Japan-Korea Comfort Women Deal Alive
The Abe administration needs to keep in mind that, given the paralysis of the Park administration, its diplomatic measures over the dispute could inflame South Korean public opinion.
2016/08/11 |
OP-ED: A Veneer of Legitimacy for Thailand
Thailand's new constitution locks in the role of the military as the guiding force in Thai politics.
2016/11/17 |
A Questionable Nuclear Deal Between Japan and India
Doubts persist though the accord says the cooperation will be restricted to peaceful purposes.
2017/07/13 |
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.
2016/11/29 |
Preventing Car Accidents Involving Seniors In Japan
The Japanese national and local governments should take concrete steps to prevent car accidents involving senior citizens.
2017/03/01 |
The Long Reach of Japan's ‘Conspiracy Crime’ Bill
The new legislation seeks to punish people for 'plotting and planning' criminal activities.
2016/07/18 |
Getting Japan’s Young Voters to the Ballot Box
Why is voter turnout among Japan’s young so low? Does Germany have the answer?
2017/01/24 |
Japan Needs to Provide Relief for Minamata Victims
The government has not responded to requests from Minamata disease victims, doctors and experts on pollution that it carry out comprehensive medical examinations to grasp the overall picture of damage from the disease.
2016/10/25 |
Heading for All-Out War in Yemen
Reinvigorated diplomacy that will culminate in a power-sharing agreement is needed to halt Yemen's slide to civil war and avert a humanitarian catastrophe.