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177075
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Prime Minister Abe Shinzo changed Japan’s place in international society. Now Japan matters in the world thanks to him. Many of the domestic structural reforms he pledged, however, are left to his successor. New Prime Minister Mr. Suga Yoshihide is now jump starting the process to put forth his own policy agendas. As he was Chief Cabinet Secretary for over seven years, he already has a strong grip on the whole government. Where he is leading Japan is now closely watched by the world.
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ID:
061199
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ID:
179529
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In this essay, the author remembers his first visit to Myanmar more than 25 years ago and discusses factors that influence the appointment or election of leaders. In Asia there are many incidences of female relatives who take over leadership positions following the removal or decline of their husband, father, or brother. Next, focusing on the opposition to the military regime in Myanmar, the author analyzes conditions for public protest movements to be successful. One condition is that the cause is worthy and the leader inspires the people. The other condition is that the pressure of international public opinion becomes so great that the regime is forced to give in. The essay concludes with suggested action by the international community for the situation in Myanmar to return to normal.
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ID:
172519
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Leaders should be judged based on whether they had foresight and whether they were able to risk their jobs to live out their convictions. Japan suffered from a lack of good leaders before WWII. Since then outstanding leaders carried out their convictions and solved postwar issues. Nakasone Yasuhiro (1918–2019) was the first postwar Prime Minister (1982–1987) who squarely placed Japan as an important member of the industrialized democracies. During his term as prime minister, he improved relations between Japan and the US as well as between Japan and other Asian countries, especially China and the Republic of Korea, thereby raising Japan’s presence around the world. Domestically he boldly implemented reforms in security, privatization of state-owned enterprises, and in solidifying power in the office of prime minister. He breathed his last but his legacy remains.
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183767
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Although the Suga Yoshihide administration recorded several achievements, including an accelerated vaccination program, it ended after one year. That his administration was short-lived could be attributed to the loss of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidates in many local elections. After Suga stepped down, Kishida Fumio was elected LDP leader in a four-way competition. Following the general elections in October 2021 in which the LDP maintained a comfortable majority, Kishida was re-elected prime minister by both Houses of the Diet. This essay analyzes the currently held impression of Kishida and explores how his image may change depending on domestic and foreign policy formulated and implemented during his administration.
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192553
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We recently see more and more news about space. While participation by private companies is certainly welcome, space exploration and development, in principle, has been and will have to remain a national project. Huge amounts of resources, human as well as financial, are required. The author declares that Japan must engage in space exploration now and provides three reasons and three responsibilities that Japan should take on in participating in international space projects.
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ID:
057903
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ID:
186958
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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine drags on, the international community wonders how and when it will end. What will Russian President Vladimir Putin do from now on and how will Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky respond? This article examines the options available to each. Then the author reviews two conflicts experienced by Japan, one in the modern era and the other in the 1600s, and notes the lesson to be learned from them.
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