Commentary / Japan Nov 9, 2018

The 'data gap' between the U.S. and China

The stakes are incredibly high in the "great game" unfolding amid the digital geopolitics of the 21st century

Commentary / Japan Oct 10, 2018

Open regionalism in the Asia-Pacific

The present vacuum created by the lack of U.S. participation in the region must not be filled by China's growing sphere of influence.

Commentary / Japan Sep 11, 2018

A U.S.-China 'Plaza Accord'?

It seems highly likely that the current trade dispute between the U.S. and China will develop into a fierce conflict over currency and high-tech industries.

Commentary / World Aug 9, 2018

The crisis of the liberal international order

Trump's America is not the only threat to the LIO. Russia and China — and in particular China's geopolitical offensive — are both shaking its foundation.

Commentary / World Jul 10, 2018

How the world will look at mid-century

By 2050, the world will look very different than it does today.

Commentary / Japan Jun 8, 2018

Japan's decarbonization challenge

Japan should not pursue decarbonization as a duty, but rather as a means of improving its national energy security.

Commentary / Japan May 10, 2018

Toward a free and open Indo-Pacific

Trump's 'America First' policy clashes with his regional vision.

Commentary / Japan Apr 9, 2018

Control of battery resources is key to EV leadership

The rush is on to discover the next generation technology to succeed the lithium-ion battery, and China is scrambling to take the lead.

Commentary / World Mar 9, 2018

The ongoing electric vehicle war

The battle for industry supremacy has just begun.

Commentary / Japan Feb 9, 2018

Japan must pursue a strategic pivot to Asia

Japan should pivot to Asia by seizing the frontier opportunities of the 600 million strong ASEAN market.