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EnergySource

Aug 11, 2024

Japan’s economic revitalization requires nuclear energy

By Lauren Hughes, Maia Sparkman

Japan's economy is recovering, with government efforts to boost population growth and expand energy-intensive industries like AI and semiconductors. However, current energy policies may not meet rising demand. Restarting nuclear reactors under enhanced safety measures is key to Japan’s energy security and climate goals. To sustain growth, Japan must continue restarting its nuclear fleet and invest in next-generation reactors, addressing workforce and supply chain challenges.

Japan Nuclear Energy

In the News

Aug 8, 2024

Rudder quoted by Military.com on Air Force Osprey crash

On August 7, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Steven Rudder was quoted in a Military.com article discussing the findings of an investigation into the Air Force Osprey crash off the coast of Japan in November 2023. 

Defense Industry Japan

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2024

Monday’s market rout is a painful but fundamentally healthy correction

By Hung Tran

The global market selloff has been driven by the normalization of outsized expectations for the high-tech sector and one-way betting for low Japanese interest rates and yen exchange rates.

Economy & Business International Markets

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2024

Behind the market turmoil: Why a bad jobs report and the risk of war are shaking the financial world

By Josh Lipsky

A geopolitical crisis and disappointing economic news at the same time create a haze that can make each situation appear more threatening than it actually is.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

In the News

Aug 5, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Business Insider on Japan’s strategic review

On August 4, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Business Insider regarding Japan’s strategic review. He addressed challenges like recruitment issues in the Japan Self-Defense Forces and suggested that while expanding and integrating the reserve force could be a solution, this would require legal adjustments and civilian cooperation. 

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 29, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Defense News on US military command revamp in Japan

On July 27, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Defense News regarding US plans to revamp its military command in Japan as part of deepening bilateral defense ties.

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 29, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on US military command upgrade in Japan

On July 27, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in South China Morning Post regarding the US military command upgrade in Japan. He emphasized that this upgrade is a crucial move to strengthen US-Japan relations and ensure regional stability.

Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

In the News

Jul 29, 2024

Bauerle Danzman cited in Nikkei Asia on Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel

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Financial Regulation Japan

In the News

Jul 23, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in Deutsche Welle on Japan’s efforts in the Pacific Islands

On July 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in Deutsche Welle regarding Japan’s strategic competition with China in the Pacific Islands. He emphasized that Japan aims to be a reliable partner to Pacific nations through infrastructure development and climate change efforts, in contrast to China’s significant investments and security agreements.  

China Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

Jul 19, 2024

How to institutionalize NATO’s cooperation with its closest Pacific partners

By Ira Straus, Francis Shin

NATO and its IP4 partners—Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea—should establish an Atlantic-Pacific Partnership Forum (APPF) to advance their cooperation.

Australia Europe & Eurasia

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