Commentary / World Feb 4, 2019

Are the neocons back in Washington?

With the presence of the "neocon comeback kids," U.S. foreign policy now shows atavism symptoms again.

Commentary / Japan Jan 28, 2019

How Japanese is Naomi Osaka?

In the coming decade or two, Japan will have millions of people like Naomi Osaka who will enrich and evolve the nation.

Commentary / World Jan 21, 2019

How will AI change domestic politics?

Political stability and economic prosperity in the future seems likely to depend on who can control the anger and frustration of the critical mass of the unemployed.

Commentary / Japan Jan 15, 2019

How will AI change international politics?

The AI revolution will have an immense impact on global power politics, but Japan may get left behind.

Commentary / World Jan 7, 2019

Is Trump suffering from the China syndrome?

U.S. State Department officials are changing the policy of the president.

Commentary / World Jan 4, 2019

What will not happen in 2019

The international situation may provide Japan with a golden opportunity to maximize its national interests on the global stage.

Commentary / Japan Dec 26, 2018

Busting myths about Fukushima No. 1

Efforts to decommission the shattered nuclear plant are headed in the right direction.

Commentary / Japan Dec 17, 2018

Japanese education for Egyptian kids?

Will adopting Japanese-style education help boost Egypt's future economic growth?

Commentary / Japan Dec 10, 2018

Japan, look in the mirror called Germany

Germany today reflects Japan's future.

Commentary / World Dec 3, 2018

The last president from good old America

The loss of President George H.W. Bush symbolizes the end to the era of elite U.S. statesmanship.