Kazuto Suzuki - The Japan Times

December 25, 2024

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spar during the presidential debate on Sept. 10. Both are seeking to win over voters in swing states such as those of the Rust Belt, where America's economic security policies are acutely felt.

COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing

Nov 5, 2024

The prospects for economic security under Trump or Harris

Both the Democratic and Republican campaigns need Rust Belt voters on their side, but their strategies to protect American economic interests differ significantly.

Economic security has evolved to include offensive measures, such as industrial policy. Countries like Japan are increasingly on-shoring strategic industries such as semiconductors, regardless of the cost.

COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing

May 7, 2024

The shift from economic security to geoeconomics

Economic security started out as a defensive concept, but it has now been weaponized to include an offensive element, morphing into a geoeconomic tool.

COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing

May 25, 2023

Why the G7 has significance as a collective economic defense mechanism

As the G7 chair and as a country taking economic security policy measures ahead of others, Japan is in a position to take a leadership role and help work against economic coercion.

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COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing

Jan 31, 2023

Why the semiconductor competition between the U.S. and China is significant

Washington is trying to strengthen the superiority of the U.S. and other Western countries in areas of technology so that it becomes difficult for China to catch up.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing

Oct 3, 2022

How effective are the West's sanctions on Russia?

With Russia still able to sell crude oil and gas to other nations, the country is still pulling in money to fund its war in Ukraine, leaving the real effect of economic sanctions unclear.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing

Aug 11, 2022

How Shinzo Abe left a legacy for Japan in geoeconomics

As well as being instrumental in the establishment of the 'Quad' grouping, Abe was key to Japan's work on setting up the CPTPP trade agreement.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing

Aug 4, 2022

What role should Japan play as the Russia-Ukraine war shakes the international order?

Executives of the Asia Pacific Initiative discuss the part Tokyo should play as Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches six months.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing

Jul 26, 2022

Why sanctions are failing to stop Russia's attack on Ukraine

While Russia seems wary of interventions by the U.S. or NATO, and is trying to avoid them, economic sanctions placed on Moscow have done little to halt the war.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing

Jul 19, 2022

Will the war in Ukraine change the international order?

While the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, Japan must remain actively engaged if it is to help protect a functioning global system.

COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing

Jun 27, 2022

After 50 years of China-Japan economic ties, what comes next?

From the separation of politics and economy to the principle of economic security, the two countries have tried to maintain trade and exchange despite numerous obstacles.

COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing

Dec 3, 2021

What Japan needs to do to boost its economic security

Through its Strategic Headquarters on the Creation of a New International Order, the ruling LDP is hoping to ensure Japan's economy can weather any storm.

COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing

Oct 12, 2021

How Japan and the U.S. should approach Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

While Washington has financial sanctions to wield, Tokyo has the chance to offer the Afghan people humanitarian assistance.

COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing

Jul 20, 2021

Pandemic shows Japan needs to figure out how to learn and prepare

Last-minute efforts to deal with COVID-19 vaccinations highlight a national lack of strategy and foresight.

COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing

Jun 6, 2021

COVID-19 shows that Japan needs to rebuild its infectious diseases strategy

The development of homegrown vaccines must be treated as a national security issue, to help fight future pandemics.

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COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing

Mar 10, 2021

Japan’s lack of preparedness: Lessons from Fukushima and COVID-19

Abrupt decisions, poor information dissemination and a lack of foresight hampered efforts to assist the country through crises.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / Japan

Apr 28, 2020

COVID-19 strategy: The Japan model

The nation has a comparatively low mortality from COVID-19 despite the absence of a strict lockdown.

COMMENTARY / Japan

Jan 22, 2020

The U.S.-Iran crisis and Tokyo's response

Stability in the Persian Gulf region is crucial for Japan's energy security.

Japan Times

COMMENTARY / Japan

Dec 10, 2019

Japan's Iran dilemma

Regional tensions require Tokyo to make a delicate compromise.

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