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Stephen R. Nagy
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2021
How will Biden deal with China?
Back in 2008, when Joe Biden was on the campaign trail running for vice president, the Democratic senator from Delaware once told fundraisers that the world will “test the mettle” of Barack Obama.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 5, 2020
International disorder: Post-election realities for Japan and allies of the U.S.
Japan has little choice but to continue to strengthen its alliance with the United States to deal with its security challenges in the region. There is no Plan B.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 9, 2020
How to build a better 'Quad'
The Quad 's future will mostly depend on the trajectory of China's development in the coming years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 24, 2020
Post-Abe, Japan matters even more for Canada
A re-elected Trump will likely double-down on his “America first” policy, further eroding the rules-based order countries like Canada and Japan depend on for stability.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 14, 2020
U.S.-China relations: Washington's bold moves have few buyers
By now, it is widely known that the U.S. is tightening the screws on Beijing across all areas of competition — from trade, technology to security.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 29, 2020
Navigating geopolitical uncertainty in a post-Abe world
Japan, under Abe's stewardship, proved to be a source of stability and balance. What's next?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 27, 2020
Abe's milestone marks mixed and incremental record
Say what you will, his long tenure has been consequential.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 13, 2020
Why Japan, South Korea and China can't put the past behind them
On the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, domestic politics, structure and identity continue to prevent reconciliation between the three Northeast Asian neighbors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 30, 2020
Misreading the Chinese tea leaves: A dangerous escalation
Building a U.S. strategy on false premises and no overarching goals is hugely problematic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 16, 2020
It's time for the middle powers to step in
Japan and other middle powers need to come together to provide critical life support for the international order.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2020
Hong Kong national security law: Is China aiming to save the golden goose?
Japan needs to continue to convey to Beijing that the new national security law must be carefully implemented to ensure the 'One country, two systems' model stays intact.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Jun 18, 2020
Rational versus popular foreign policy
With anti-Chinese sentiment on the rise, crafting rational foreign policy will be increasingly a difficult needle to thread.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 4, 2020
A smart, not confrontational, China strategy needed
A smart China strategy must aim to hold China to its own principles when dealing with all other states.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
May 21, 2020
Mitigating China's economic coercion
Japan and other like-minded states must build multilateral mechanisms to create greater resilience against punitive economic tactics.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 14, 2020
Standing up to economic coercion requires middle power solidarity
Japan can lead the way in building an alliance to blunt China's advances.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 30, 2020
An independent COVID-19 investigation is an imperative
As “real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance,” the realization of the 'Chinese Dream' will require the courage to face the shortcomings that led to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 16, 2020
Opportunity in crisis: Exploiting global disarray
China continues to destabilize the Indo-Pacific and try to reshape the international order in order to achieve regional dominance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 9, 2020
Hammer or scalpel? Conquering COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic that emerged out of China has challenged all countries and regions where it has spread, including Japan. The question for most as the sense of crisis builds is what is the correct approach to take to mitigate an outbreak that could force the collapse of health care systems, result...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 26, 2020
Crisis in leadership exacerbates pandemic
Japan has much to contribute to helping resolve the current global crisis in leadership and communication.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 12, 2020
Crisis exposes China's institutional problems
Beijing's COVID-19 response has exposed decision-making problems that are deeply inculcated into China's authoritarian system.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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