Japon : la cure de jouvence d'Abe
À rebours de la stratégie européenne d'austérité et de réduction des déficits, Tokyo a fait le choix de la relance et de l'investissement pour redresser une économie mise à mal depuis vingt ans.
(Dis)integrating Asia? - Interview with Yukiko Fukagawa
Yukiko Fukagawa, Professor at the Graduate School of Economics, Waseda University, explained Japan's role in the regional integration process.
(Dis)integrating Asia? Interview with Toshiro Iijima
Toshiro Iijima, Deputy Director-General of the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), expressed his views on the following questions:
- How is the geopolitical transformation of Asie most affecting Japan?
- What is Japan's vision on shaping regional frameworks?
- Which regional entities should be the primary drivers in shaping regional frameworks?
Click here to read the program of the conference.
Nationalism in China and Japan and Implications for Bilateral Relations
Nationalism appears to be an important part of the growing frictions between China and Japan.
In Japan, the return to power of Shinzo Abe as prime minister, and the historic breakthrough of an extreme right-wing party onto the political scene reinforce the view that there has been a clear shift to the right. Public opinion is today also more realistic about direct security threats to Japan.
The United States - South Korea Military Alliance in Question
The alliance born of the Korean War trades the assurance of security for Seoul with a certain alignment with Washington.
Volcanic Activity and Nuclear Security in Japan
At the beginning of 2014, Japan experienced the deadliest volcanic eruption on its territory in over a century. The unpredictable nature of the event reignited fears of the risks of nuclear power plants.
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