Before AI Can Help the Economy, Society, and Security, Make It Trustworthy
Artificial intelligence is certain to bring about changes in many areas, including society, industry, and the economy. With…
With a focus on nuclear power, Takaichi’s energy policy takes shape
As she settles into the nation’s top office, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s energy policy is coming into focus.…
Japan policy wonks consumed by debate over how to measure fiscal woes
A key measure of fiscal health in Japan is losing favor, with allies of the current administration saying…
As the New Year Begins, Stay Attentive to the Dangers of a Taiwan Emergency
The New Year of the Horse has begun. In 2026, apart from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the gravest…
Japan’s PM, women MPs, call for more toilets
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China stages drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’ after US, Japan tensions
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s military on Monday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire…
Japanese Cabinet approves record defense spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58…
The perils of a multisphere world
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Senior LDP official hints at need for discussion of non-nuclear principles
Japan must have renewed discussions about the country’s long-held three non-nuclear principles, a senior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)…
North Korea fires warning over Japan’s ambition for nuclear weapons
North Korea said Japan’s ambition for possession of nuclear weapons should be “thoroughly curbed”, state media KCNA reported…
Opinion | 2025 marked the end of Pax Americana’s unipolar moment
Historians are likely to point to 2025 as the watershed in China’s 21st century ascent, a year in…
Japan’s leader has had a tricky start. But the public loves her.
In a show of force against Tokyo, Russian bombers joined Chinese air patrol for a joint flight around…