Writing Worth Reading
Writing Worth Reading
Interesting take on Japan's political future. "As Europe and the United States cope with their difficulties, and as problems in China, India, Russia and elsewhere emerge more clearly, Japan is very likely to join a renascent West"
One year after the nuclear disaster, the worst fears have receded. But more than 100,000 people are still exiled from their homes, with no medium-term prospect of return. They can go back for day trips though, as the FT discovers
Incisive analysis of East Asia balance-of-power dynamics. China's growing power is encouraging "balancing behaviour" by many other Asian countries. US has fine line to tread. Much room for miscalculation, misunderstanding
The struggle for influence between a rising China and a weakened America poses a dilemma for Asian countries such as Japan and the Philippines which have long looked to America as their protector. Is that still the best strategy?
Dean of Western commentators on Japan assesses government's response to crisis. Pretty impressive, considering DJP has been in power for less than two years, after half-century of LDP. But not nearly as good as situation demands
Into uncharted territory. Default a long shot, no longer an unimaginable option, for US, Britain, especially Japan
Now wanted: similar explainers for other countries
The journalist, writer and academic describes Japan after the Second World War – a place he describes as rich in complexity, absurdity, benevolence and darkness. Five must read books on Japan
