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Ramesh Thakur

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Ramesh Thakur
Ramesh Thakur is Professor in the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University; adjunct professor, Institute for Ethics, Governance and Law, Griffith University, and editor-in-chief of Global Governance from Jan. 1, 2013. He began writing for The Japan Times in 1998 as Vice Rector of the United Nations University.
For Ramesh Thakur's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 20, 2016
2016's Nuclear Security Index
Members of the international community should make full use of the latest NTI Nuclear Security Index as a global benchmark against which to track and improve their own record.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2016
Dealing with Pyongyang
In the end, the only lasting solution to any regional nuclear proliferation crisis is the complete elimination of nuclear weapons worldwide under a verifiable and enforceable international convention.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 3, 2016
Modi's surprise Christmas Day visit to Pakistan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again shows his talent for the spectacular with an impromptu stopover in Pakistan.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 6, 2015
Khan brothers sharpen India's intolerance debate
Intolerance threatens to blow India apart from the seams, and the established political parties are doing little to calm the waters.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 29, 2015
Rethink the war on terror
Doing the same things over and over in the war on terror will only produce the same result: failure.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 13, 2015
Modi can turn Bihar setback into opportunity
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi should learn from his ill-considered foray into the state election in Bihar and refocus on the needs of the nation as a whole.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 4, 2015
India's drive to increase its involvement in Africa
New Delhi holds a summit of African leaders, marking India's continuing search for markets and resources on the continent.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 26, 2015
India at risk of turning into a Hindu Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is behaving like a politician, when what India really needs is a leader, particularly when it comes to religious intolerance.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2015
A chance for voters to put Canada back on track
The choice Canadians make in the Oct. 19 election will tell the rest of the world about their present values and future visions for Canada in this deeply interconnected world.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 9, 2015
Russia passes the West in race across the Syrian minefield
Peace will remain elusive in Iraq and Syria until Islamic State is defeated. If Putin accomplishes this he will earn the world's gratitude.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 7, 2015
Australians should follow India's presidential model
As Australia grapples with whether to become a republic, it should look to India for guidance.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 25, 2015
Australia should embrace the humanitarian focus on nukes
Australia has been steadfast in holding to the strength of its convictions, but it should end its opposition to the nuclear weapons humanitarian consequences movement.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 6, 2015
Australia would risk much with air raids on IS in Syria
Australia's security is best enhanced by upholding international law governing the use of military force, not by ignoring it and setting a dangerous precedent.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 2, 2015
Is it Australian Border Security Force or farce?
An operation by the Australian Border Force to check visas on the streets of Melbourne is met with scorn by a public with no interest in accepting 'fascist nonsense.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 24, 2015
Politicizing of international justice and flight MH17
International politics are getting in the way of truly impartial, independent and credible international investigation into the crash of flight MH17.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 11, 2015
Link nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation efforts
Given the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty's failure to make progress toward nuclear disarmament, a convention to ban the use of nuclear weapons is needed.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 7, 2015
Yet again, Tony Abbott shows he’s out of touch
A successful leader most needs sound judgment. Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott singularly lacks this quality.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 2, 2015
The night the dream died
The financial contagion of Greek profligacy may have been averted, but the price will be the even more virulent political contagion of Euroskepticism.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 15, 2015
A decent deal to bring Iran in from the cold
If the Iran deal goes through, the world should have a 15 year respite from the threats of an Iranian nuclear bomb and of Iran being bombed.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 13, 2015
The line between the state and the public broadcaster
The editorial independence of public broadcasters is vital to the health of democracies.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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