Steve Bannon’s Bold Persistent Experimentation
The political stakes are extremely high in the Trump administration’s choice of economic strategy.
Category Archives: International
The Short Distance from Pearl Harbor to Yasukuni Shrine
The Abe administration gets a free ride from the Obama administration for Japanese rightwing ideology
Japan Trumped: A Trustworthy Man
What made Shinzo Abe so happy about his meeting with Donald Trump?
Obama Destroyed the Democratic Party
Another look at the leader who set the stage for Donald Trump.
Japan Trumped: Hoping Against Hope
The election of Donald Trump as US president pushes its alliance with Japan back close to zero.
Racism Emerges in Okinawa Base Confrontation
Racism has always been an essential element in the struggle over US military bases in Okinawa, but now it has emerged into the mainstream media.
Saudi Foreign Minister Al-Jubeir
Dr. Adel Al-Jubeir, Saudi Foreign Minister, addresses Japanese journalists in Tokyo on September 2, 2016. Topics included diplomatic issues with Syria and Iran.
Saudi Minister of Culture and Information
Dr. Adel Al-Toraifi, Saudi Minister of Culture and Information, addresses Japanese journalists in Tokyo on September 2, 2016.
G7 Ise-Shima Summit Held in Mie Prefecture
World leaders gather in Mie Prefecture, Japan, for the G7 Summit, including activities for partners, formerly called spouses, of the presidents and prime ministers.
Japanese Hawks Lifted by Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s comments about the potential need for the United States to retract its responsibility to defend Japan helps conservative Japanese politicians bolster this East Asian nation’s military posture.
