Japan’s Demographic Nightmare
If trends continue, Japan’s population will be cut in half by the end of the century. (The following is a guest editor’s entry by Dr. John W. Traphagan, University of Texas at Austin) For the third year in a row, the Japanese population has declined. This year the total decrease was 263,727, or 0.21% of the total population, representing approximately a 50% increase in number of individuals lost
Naoto Kan on the Ropes
It’s politics as usual in Japan, as the LDP pushes for the ouster of Naoto Kan. It’s hardly in Japan’s interests. I wholeheartedly agree with co-blogger Hiroki Ogawa—Japan’s constant replacement of its prime ministers hardly seems healthy for the nation. Just think, since this time in 2006—five years ago—there have been six prime ministers in Japan, more than one a year. In fact, the problem goes
Japan’s New Deal Opportunity
As it recovers from disaster, Japan has a huge chance to tackle issues vital to its future security. But it will need leadership from the next generation. Franklin Delano Roosevelt entered office in the midst of an historic internal disaster, the Great Depression. But although FDR exuded the confidence to inspire a nation, he lacked a clear plan for action. Instead, the 31st US president experim
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