Japan SPOTLIGHT is our bimonthly E-Journal, published on the 10th of every odd month.
Bridges For International Communication
METI’s White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2024 – Challenges for Japan’s Trade Policy: Rebuilding a Rules-Based International Order & Resilient Supply Chain with the Global South
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Publisher’s Note
The “Three Arrows” of Japanʼs Trade PolicyBy Masakazu Toyoda
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Exclusive Interview
Leader of Japan’s pandemic countermeasures & former chairman of the Subcommittee on Novel Coronavirus Disease Control Shigeru Omi The Pandemic & JapanBy Kazumasa Oguro
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Cover Lead
METI’s White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2024 – Challenges for Japan’s Trade Policy: Rebuilding a Rules-Based International Order & Resilient Supply Chain with the Global SouthBy Naoyuki Haraoka
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White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2024 – Summary
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Roundtable
Roundtable with Prof. Tsuyoshi Kawase, Prof. Mie Oba, Dr. Satoshi Inomata & Masakazu Toyoda (Aug. 7, 2024) Roundtable on METI’s White Paper 2024 – Challenges for Japan’s Trade Policy: Rebuilding a Rules-Based International Order & Resilient Supply Chains with the Global SouthBy Japan SPOTLIGHT
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Special Article 1
The Emergence of a Post-Ukrainian World Order
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Special Article 2
Interview with Anthony Rowley, journalist, former President of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan (FCCJ) Japan’s Struggle for Leadership in International Organizations
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Special Article 3
Machine Learning Applications in Today’s Business Environments
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Special Article 4
Ukraine’s Decentralization Reform: Fostering Resilience Amid Russia’s War & Paving the Way for Recovery
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Special Interview1
Interview with Dr. Kyohei Morita, Chief Economist, Managing Director of the Economic Research Department of Global Markets Research, Japan Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., Financial & Economic Research Center Japan’s Economic Outlook: Coping with the Labor Shortage Will Create a New Economy
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Special Interview2
Interview with Dr. Ulrike Schaede, Professor at UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy Could Japan’s Management Reforms Lead to a New Model of Global Capitalism?
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Prospect on East Asia's Peace ...
Observations & Thoughts on the Transformation of Supply Chains in East Asia & Their Reconstruction
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HISTORY
The Longest Love of the Last Shogun: Isshiki Suga
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Economic Indictors for Japan
When Will Japan’s Industrial Production Fully Recover?
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Contents(#257)
METI’s White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2024 – Challenges for Japan’s Trade Policy: Rebuilding a Rules-Based International Order & Resilient Supply Chain with the Global South
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METI’s White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2024 – Challenges for Japan’s Trade Policy: Rebuilding a Rules-Based International Order & Resilient Supply Chain with the Global South
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Japan SPOTLIGHT July/August 2024 issue is published
COVER STORY: MITI's White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2024-Challenges for Japan's Trade Policy: Rebuilding a Rules-based International Order & Resilient Supply Chain with the Global South
【Next Issue】
We will be highlighting "Future Prospects for Relations Between Japan and the Global South" in the November/December 2024 issue. The Global South, in particular ASEAN, and Japan need to consolidate their partnership for future regional and global stability. Leading thinkers from Japan and the Global South will offer their views on the prospects of the relations. Our next issue will be published on our website on Nov. 10, 2024. - Exclusive Interview
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Japan SPOTLIGHT July/August 2024 issue is published
COVER STORY: Restoration of International Order Facing Crisis of Disruption【Next Issue】
The September/October 2024 issue will highlight METI's White Paper on International Trade 2024 Our next issue will be published on our website on September 10, 2024. - Exclusive Interview
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Japan SPOTLIGHT May/June 2024 issue is published
COVER STORY: Generative AI - Opportunities & Challenges【Next Issue】
The July/August 2024 issue will highlight New International Order Through Collaboration Centered on Japan & the Global South. Out of the chaos of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, is there hope of restoring global peace and prosperity? What roles could Japan and the emerging Global South play in a potentially new international order? Our next issue will be published on our website on July 10, 2024.
- Japan Spotlight
Japan SPOTLIGHT July/August 2024 issue is published
COVER STORY: MITI's White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2024-Challenges for Japan's Trade Policy: Rebuilding a Rules-based International Order & Resilient Supply Chain with the Global South
【Next Issue】
We will be highlighting "Future Prospects for Relations Between Japan and the Global South" in the November/December 2024 issue. The Global South, in particular ASEAN, and Japan need to consolidate their partnership for future regional and global stability. Leading thinkers from Japan and the Global South will offer their views on the prospects of the relations. Our next issue will be published on our website on Nov. 10, 2024. - Japan Spotlight
Japan SPOTLIGHT July/August 2024 issue is published
COVER STORY: Restoration of International Order Facing Crisis of Disruption【Next Issue】
The September/October 2024 issue will highlight METI's White Paper on International Trade 2024 Our next issue will be published on our website on September 10, 2024. - Japan Spotlight
Japan SPOTLIGHT May/June 2024 issue is published
COVER STORY: Generative AI - Opportunities & Challenges【Next Issue】
The July/August 2024 issue will highlight New International Order Through Collaboration Centered on Japan & the Global South. Out of the chaos of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, is there hope of restoring global peace and prosperity? What roles could Japan and the emerging Global South play in a potentially new international order? Our next issue will be published on our website on July 10, 2024. - Japan Spotlight
Japan SPOTLIGHT March/April 2024 issue is published
COVER STORY: Emerging India as a Leader of the Global South & Its Future Relations with Japan【Next Issue】
The May/June 2024 issue will highlight Generative AI - Its Opportunities & Challenges. Pundits are today talking about their dreams and concerns for Generative AI. We will present various experts' views on this interesting topic. Our next issue will be published on our website on May 10, 2024.
- Japan Spotlight
Japan SPOTLIGHT January/February 2024 issue is published
COVER STORY: What Must Be Done to Maintain a Population of 100 Million in Japan?【Next Issue】
The March/April 2024 issue will highlight Emerging India as a leader of the Global South and its future relations with Japan. Indian and Japanese leading thinkers will talk about both nations' future. Our next issue will be published on our website on March 10, 2024.
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