Commentary / World Apr 30, 2016
Welcome transparency in picking U.N. chief
The United Nations has opened up the selection process for secretary-general to a level never seen in its 70-year history.
Commentary / World Mar 22, 2016
Myanmar must stay united
The formation of the first civilian government in more than 50 years on April 1 is only the beginning, and not the end, of Myanmar's long process of transition to a genuine democracy.
Commentary / World Feb 16, 2016
Korean tensions at an alarming level
Rising tensions between North and South Korean pose a dangerous threat to regional peace and stability.
Commentary / World Jan 25, 2016
The people of Taiwan have spoken clearly
Japan, the U.S. and other democracies should support President-elect Tsai Ing-wen in her endeavor to maintain pragmatic relations with China while advancing Taiwan's thriving democracy.
Commentary / World Dec 27, 2015
U.N. improves its leadership selection process
The selection of the new secretary-general is arguably one of the most important decisions that the international community will make for the next 10 years.
Commentary / World Nov 16, 2015
Myanmar's democratization deserves support
While ownership of the democratization process belongs to the government and the people of Myanmar, the international community, including Japan, should continue to support Myanmar's democratization process to ensure genuine democracy takes root.
Commentary / Japan Oct 20, 2015
Japan bears a greater responsibility at the U.N.
No country is better positioned to serve as a "bridge" between the U.N. Security Council and the general U.N. membership than Japan, given its leading experience as a non-permanent member of the UNSC.
Commentary / World Sep 18, 2015
Upcoming session will decide the U.N.'s future
The 70th commemorative session of the General Assembly, which begins next week, should be an occasion for providing much-needed hope that the world organization can remain relevant in the coming decades.
Editorials Nov 5, 2011
SDF principle in South Sudan
The government on Tuesday announced a plan to send several hundred Ground Self-Defense Force engineers to South Sudan next year as part of a U.N. peacekeeping operation. The GSDF has started procuring materials and equipment for its mission in South Sudan, which became Africa's ...