Speakeasy: The Conviction of Maria Ressa
This SNA Speakeasy features Daniel Bastard on the theme of “The Conviction of Maria Ressa.”
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Relocation of International Media to Taiwan
While New York Times reporters have relocated to Taipei earlier this year due to media expulsions from China, it remains to be seen whether or not other western media outlets intend to open bureaus in Taiwan.
Speakeasy: Opposing Henoko Base in Nago, Okinawa
This SNA Speakeasy features Hideki Yoshikawa on the theme of “Opposing Henoko Base in Nago, Okinawa.”
The Importance of Using Gender-Neutral Language
Debates about the proper use of pronouns in the English language are nothing new, and in the contemporary era there is a revived appreciation of their role in creating gender inclusivity.
Speakeasy: Migrant Workers and Covid-19 in Singapore
This SNA Speakeasy features PN Balji on the theme of “Migrant Workers and Covid-19 in Singapore.”
Visible Minorities: Advice to Activists in Japan
Sparked by the George Floyd murder by police in the United States last month, street protests against official violence towards minorities and disenfranchised peoples have sprung up worldwide.
Republic of China Nationalism in the Senkaku-Diaoyutai Dispute
A proposal by the Ishigaki city government in Okinawa, Japan, to rename the disputed Senkaku-Diaoyutai Islands in order to reaffirm Japanese claims of sovereignty over the islands has led to nationalistic responses in Taiwan from among members of the Nationalist Party (KMT) and members of the Pan-Blue camp.
Speakeasy: The End for Shinzo Abe
This SNA Speakeasy features Jake Adelstein on the theme of “The End for Shinzo Abe”
A Cautious Reopening for Business
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of June 2020.
Speakeasy: Black Lives Matter in the Tokyo Region
This SNA Speakeasy features Sierra Todd on the theme of “Black Lives Matter in the Tokyo Region.”
