For Kazuto Suzuki's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
From the separation of politics and economy to the principle of economic security, the two countries have tried to maintain trade and exchange despite numerous obstacles.
Through its Strategic Headquarters on the Creation of a New International Order, the ruling LDP is hoping to ensure Japan's economy can weather any storm.
While Washington has financial sanctions to wield, Tokyo has the chance to offer the Afghan people humanitarian assistance.
Last-minute efforts to deal with COVID-19 vaccinations highlight a national lack of strategy and foresight.
The development of homegrown vaccines must be treated as a national security issue, to help fight future pandemics.
Abrupt decisions, poor information dissemination and a lack of foresight hampered efforts to assist the country through crises.
The nation has a comparatively low mortality from COVID-19 despite the absence of a strict lockdown.
