Commentary / Japan Sep 3, 2018

Killing the peace process with kindness

Washington must come back to the peace process as an honest and respected mediator. This is the best and probably only way to secure Israel's right to exist.

Commentary / Japan Aug 27, 2018

Paying tribute to a man of American dignity

Sen. John McCain represented the best facets of the American nation and people.

Commentary / Japan Aug 20, 2018

Are the Uighurs one of China's 56 nations?

China's leadership must treat the Uighur minority with all the respect and fairness afforded other groups.

Commentary / World Aug 13, 2018

Birds of a feather do fall out sometimes

Seasoned diplomats are much subtler and more prudent than badgers of the same stripe.

Commentary / Japan Aug 8, 2018

Strike while the iron is hot

Was the U.S.-North Korea summit a great first step for peace in Northeast Asia? Hardly.

Commentary / World Jul 30, 2018

The mother of all wars

The U.S.-Iran stalemate will continue, but don't expect the mother of all wars any time soon.

Commentary / World Jul 23, 2018

Why do you keep silent, Mr. Xi?

China should not repeat Japan's mistake of underestimating the resoluteness of America.

Commentary / World Jul 17, 2018

America's narcissistic national disorder

In the world of Donald Trump, there are enemies but no allies because he is so righteous and superior.

Commentary / Japan Jul 9, 2018

Stop the stupid trade game of chicken!

Washington and Beijing need to come to their senses before they ruin global trade system that has taken decades to build and maintain.

Commentary / Japan Jul 2, 2018

The empires strike back

If Russia and Turkey are born-again democratic empires in the modern era, what about Japan?