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LATEST ARTICLES ( 222 )

• The Implication of Libya to the Trans-Atlantic Alliance

  

  The war in Libya ends successfully with a small number of casualties. As shown in the chart below, this war was smaller and quicker than wars in Kosovo, Iraq,... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Facebook Question: Which is More Dangerous, Islamic Extremist Or Ultra Rightist?

  In view of the 10th anniversary of 9-11 terrorist attack and a horrible massacre in Norway, I ask a question on my Facebook, “Which is more dangerous, Islamic... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Japan Needs Nuclear Energy for National Defense

  Although the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Shock has led Prime Minister Naoto Kan to declare denuclearization of energy sources, Japan needs to maintain nuclear... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Secretary Panetta’s First Press Briefing on US Defense Expenditure

  

  As shown in the above video, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, who succeeded the position from Robert Gates this June, did the first press briefing on August... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Still, Islamic Extremists Are Greater Threats Than Ultra Rightists

  7-22 massacre in Norway by Anders Behring Breivik is too horrible. I agree with those who argue that policymakers are obsessed with Islamic extremists when it... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Impact of UK Handover of Helmand Capital on Afghan Future

  Britain’ withdrawal from Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province in the south, will be a critical test for the Obama administration’s Afghan strategy... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Critical Review of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan

  President Barack Obama announced to cut US troops in Afghanistan in view of successful attack to Osama bin Laden. However, top leaders in the military warn... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• US Defense and Its Role as the World Policeman

  American defense policy is at the crossroads in view of growing pressure for fiscal austerity and withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• More Donations to Japanese Policymaking Infrastructure!

  The coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Clean Government Party (Komeito) has been critical to Prime Minister Naoto Kan with regard to his... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Poland as a Frontline of Russo-Western Rivalries

  President Barack Obama went on a trip to Europe at the end of this May, starting from Ireland, Britain, France, and Poland. Jan Techau, Director the European... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Critical Review of Obama’s 5-19 Speech on Israel

  President Barack Obama delivered speech to address fundamental approaches for Middle East reform in view of successful attack to Osama bin Laden. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The World After Osama Bin Laden

  The most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden was killed in the attack by US Navy SEALSs in Abbottabad Pakistan on May 2. This is a landmark in the War on Terror,... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Stability in Iraq and Dark Influences of Iran

  While the global public is preoccupied with recent unrests in Libya, Syria, and Yemen, a reminder article on Iraq was released by Frederick Kagan, Resident... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Think Again Our Relations with China

  Despite political rivalries with free nations, business societies regard China as an indispensible partner for growth opportunities. Moreover, some... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Shut Down Nuclear Plants? Wait!: Peaceful Use and Non-proliferation

  After the Fukushima shock, an increasing number of people insist that nuclear power plants be shut down immediately to avoid radioactive pollution to the... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

  As widely known around the world, unprecedentedly tremendous earthquake of Richter scale 9.0 attacked on the Pacific coast of north eastern Japan. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 SOCIETY

• How Should America Advance Middle East Democracy?

  As I mentioned in the last post, the rise of anti-government protests in the Middle East does not imply an erosion of American grip in this region. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Middle East Democracy: American Dream Will Come True?

  The United States has been exploring political reform in the Middle East for a long time. Leading think tanks and NGOs have been helping empowerment of rural... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Smart Use of American Smart Power: Don’t Be Apologetic to the Iraq War

  I attended a US-Japanese policy dialogue, entitled “US-Japanese Relations in the Era of Smart Power” on February 14. This event was co-hosted by the Global Foru... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2011 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Professor Nye’s New Book on the American World Order

  Joseph Nye, University Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University, has released a new book “The Future of Power”. See the interview video below by th... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY