Commentary / Japan Apr 1, 2019
The most famous person you've never heard of
by Kuni Miyake
Tokyo needs a strategic thinker/planner like the late Andrew W. Marshall and politicians who listen to his or her analyses.
Commentary / Japan Feb 25, 2019
In the age of AI, think tanks must evolve
by Kuni Miyake
Think tanks must further develop international coordination and work together to make the best use of AI while not allowing the abuse of such technologies.
Commentary / World Aug 13, 2018
Birds of a feather do fall out sometimes
by Kuni Miyake
Seasoned diplomats are much subtler and more prudent than badgers of the same stripe.
Commentary / World Mar 21, 2018
Pros and cons of Trump's randomness
by Noah Feldman
A key feature of a nonprincipled, fast-alternating foreign policy is that no one knows exactly what you are going to do next.
Commentary / World Mar 21, 2018
Putin won the election, a victory he may later regret
by Michael Dempsey
If one scratches beneath the surface, it's clear that Putin faces a growing number of complex challenges that are likely to deepen in the coming months and gradually erode his political momentum.
National | VIEW FROM OSAKA Feb 18, 2017
Abe walks a fine line between Trump and Asia
by Eric Johnston
In defending his attempts to bond with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Diet members last week that however critical other countries, and much of America, might be of Trump, he, and by extension Japan, has no other choice but to ...
World / Politics Sep 26, 2016
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were meeting separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, giving each candidate fresh bragging rights about their knowledge of foreign policy and readiness to lead the nation on the eve of their first presidential debate. Trump and Netanyahu discussed ...
World / Politics Sep 1, 2016
Clinton pitches foreign policy credentials, U.S. 'exceptionalism' to American Legion vets
Hillary Clinton pitched her foreign policy to Republican voters in a speech to the American Legion on Wednesday, arguing that she would best uphold American values and protect national security interests. At the veterans' group annual convention in Cincinnati, the Democratic presidential nominee called the ...
World / Politics Jun 3, 2016
In a full-throated general election attack, Hillary Clinton lambasted Donald Trump's foreign policy vision Thursday as one of war, international turmoil and economic crisis. She contrasted that with what she portrayed as her optimistic, inclusive and diplomatic view of the world, born from her ...
Commentary / Japan May 17, 2016
How China boosts Japan's security role in Southeast Asia
by Anh Duc Nguyen
Japan has gained the trust and confidence of Southeast Asian nations as all parties seek to cope with regional challenges presented by China.
World / Politics May 13, 2016
James Baker: A Trump presidency would make world 'far less stable'
Former Secretary of State James Baker told a U.S. Senate hearing that Donald Trump's foreign policy proposals would make the world a less stable place on Thursday, just as the Republican presidential candidate met with party congressional leaders. Under questioning from Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, ...
World / Politics May 10, 2016
The White House on Monday worked to contain the damage caused by one of President Barack Obama's closest aides, who, in a seemingly candid, behind-the-curtain magazine story, ripped the Washington press corps, boasted of creating an "echo chamber" of supporters to sell the Iran ...