US deals signal heightened semiconductor equipment competition
Author: June Park, Schmidt Futures Export controls on semiconductor technology have been expanded after the conclusion of US bilateral negotiations…
Japan–South Korea deal on forced labour leaves many questions unresolved
Authors: Tom Le, Hanah Park and Hina Tanabe, Pomona College On 6 March 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced…
DeSantis Becomes Shaken When Asked About his Failing Poll Numbers vs Trump
Last Updated on April 24, 2023 Ron DeSantis went viral for all the wrong reasons Monday in Japan. DeSantis’ eyes…
India and Japan are fostering friendships in Central Asia
Author: Ved Shinde, Asia Society Policy Institute New Delhi’s strategic partnership with Tokyo has shown promise over the last two…
Scarcity of international collaboration hampers Japan’s innovation
Author: Richard Katz, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Researchers’ international experiences have a large impact on a country’s…
East Asian economies resist decoupling
Author: Fukunari Kimura, Keio University Media on global trade frequently puts forward the narrative that the US–China confrontation will divide…
Kishida’s biggest problem is Japan’s faltering bureaucracy
Author: Ko Mishima, East Stroudsburg University Late prime minister Shinzo Abe left an important mark on Japanese political history. He…
Will Yoon’s risky wager on Japan pay off?
Author: Eun A Jo, Cornell University There are signs of a thawing in the frosty ties between South Korea and…
The hypocrisy of Japan’s punitive drug policy
Author: Paul Christensen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Across Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Danshukai (Sobriety Association) meetings in Tokyo, the…
Beware the systemic zombies roaming in Asian markets
Author: Editorial Board, ANU It’s only when the tide goes out that we discover who’s been swimming naked. It’s an…