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Restoration of International Order Facing Crisis of Disruption
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Publisher’s Note
Can We Save the World from Chaos?By Masakazu Toyoda
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Exclusive Interview
Chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) Ken Kobayashi The Future Growth of Japan’s Small & Medium-Sized EnterprisesBy Naoyuki Haraoka
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Restoration of International Order Facing Crisis of DisruptionBy Naoyuki Haraoka
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Roundtable Discussion
Roundtable with Prof. Shinichi Kitaoka, Prof. Nobukatsu Kanehara, Prof. Chisako T. Masuo, Prof. Nobuhiro Aizawa & Masakazu Toyoda (May 31, 2024) How to Rebuild an International Order in ChaosBy Japan SPOTLIGHT
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The Future of the United NationsBy Takahiro Shinyo
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Trade Rules & the WTO – Present & FutureBy Michitaka Nakatomi
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International Order on Economic SecurityBy Masahiko Hosokawa
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Special Article 1
Unveiling the Future of Festivities: Pumpkin Mike, the AI of Halloween InnovationBy ShengEr (Samuel) Zhou, Andrew DeCoste, Chris Kenney & Allen Smith
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Special Article 2
Yoga & Vegetarianism in JapanBy Mohan Gopal
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Special Article 3
System Risk – Where Does the Responsibility Lie?By Govinda Finn
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Prospect on East Asia's Peace ...
Development of Decarbonization Technology Key to Achieving Energy Security & Environmental Protection in East AsiaBy Guo Sizhi
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Culture
Swami Vivekananda – a Great Indian Thinker of the 19th CenturyBy Naoyuki Haraoka
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Economic Indictors for Japan
Can a 2% Inflation Rate Be Maintained?By Nobuo Iizuka
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Restoration of International Order Facing Crisis of Disruption
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Restoration of International Order Facing Crisis of Disruption
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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. - 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. - 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.
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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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Japan SPOTLIGHT November/December 2023 issue is published
COVER STORY: Industrial Policies for Achieving Asia-Wide Sustainable Growth【Next Issue】
The January/February 2024 issue will highlight depopulation in Japan and how to tackle the challenges it presents for the benefit of future generations. Our next issue will be published on our website on Jan. 10, 2024.
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Japan-US Forum 2023
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Asia-Pacific Forum 2023 Online Symposium
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2022 CJK Cooperation dialogue
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