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Japan’s lack of preparedness: Lessons from Fukushima and COVID-19

Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Mar 10, 2021

Japan’s lack of preparedness: Lessons from Fukushima and COVID-19

by Kazuto Suzuki

Abrupt decisions, poor information dissemination and a lack of foresight hampered efforts to assist the country through crises.

Protecting democracy in a free and open Indo-Pacific

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Mar 2, 2021

Protecting democracy in a free and open Indo-Pacific

by Yuichi Hosoya

Japan and Australia need to team up with the United States and the United Kingdom to shore up values and ideals in the region.

How to deal with China’s economic statecraft

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Feb 25, 2021

How to deal with China’s economic statecraft

by Shin Oya

Joint military drills and cooperation on energy are the first steps for Japan to enhance its ties with the U.S. and Australia to help counter Beijing.

Digital network building in the Pacific

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Feb 23, 2021

Digital network building in the Pacific

by Jun Murai

Japan and Australia have leading roles to play in helping digitalize the region through the use of undersea cables.

How Tokyo can navigate the Japan-U.S.-China trap

World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Nov 19, 2020

How Tokyo can navigate the Japan-U.S.-China trap

by Yoichi Funabashi

The relationship between the world's three largest economies is a beneficial one, but must be maintained with delicacy and skill to keep conflict at bay.

The danger lurking behind the U.S.’s reciprocity policy

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Nov 10, 2020

The danger lurking behind the U.S.’s reciprocity policy

by Shin Oya

Washington must take care when fighting Beijing's tariff hikes and visa restrictions with like-minded measures.

What China’s 'dual circulation' strategy means for the world

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Nov 3, 2020

What China’s 'dual circulation' strategy means for the world

by Shin Oya

With little having been revealed about China's latest economic move, experts are split as to its significance.

Designing a vision for Japan's green recovery

Commentary / Japan | API Geoeconomic Briefing Oct 29, 2020

Designing a vision for Japan's green recovery

by Narumi Shibata

The time has come for the nation to show a clear stance on nuclear energy while assessing its possible value.

Harnessing technology key to winning race against COVID-19

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Oct 22, 2020

Harnessing technology key to winning race against COVID-19

by Jun Mukoyama

Governments that have worked effectively to roll out apps and artificial intelligence for the social good are set to come out on top.

Ensuring Japan's future as a strategic partner of the U.S.

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Oct 8, 2020

Ensuring Japan's future as a strategic partner of the U.S.

by Yuichi Hosoya

With Washington's relationship with Beijing fast deteriorating, Tokyo has the opportunity to step up and show its strength.

Japan's response to first virus wave late but effective, report says

National Oct 8, 2020

Japan's response to first virus wave late but effective, report says

by Ryusei Takahashi

Disjointed messaging from public officials and a stubborn resistance to raising testing capacity were among the shortcomings of the "Japan Model."

Establishing resistance to overseas influence

Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Sep 27, 2020

Establishing resistance to overseas influence

by Shin Oya

With Beijing seeking to build power in other countries, Tokyo must get wise, without turning to anti-China sentiment.

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