Japan is simply squandering an opportunity to break new ground after Fukushima.
The West’s Day of Fiscal Reckoning
The first step is to acknowledge the facts of the global fiscal condition.
Olympic Dreams, Tokyo Style
An inward-looking culture must embrace the Olympic spirit of performance and openness to reinvent itself.
Japan and Weimar
How are Japanese nationalists trying to change the constitution "without anyone noticing"?
East Asia: Leaving Postwar Angst Behind
Can East Asia move past 19th century-style territorial disputes over small islands?
India and Japan: Partners in Regional Stability?
Can India and Japan become bookends in Asia for regional stability?
A Real Stimulus For Japan
In designing stimulus programs, how about addressing real and neglected needs of Japan’s population?
Japan Upsetting China’s Balance Between the Sudans?
Will closer ties between Japan and South Sudan undo China’s diplomacy in the region — and hurt its investments?


























