ANALYSIS

National | ANALYSIS Mar 17, 2023

Why Kishida and Yoon moved to improve frosty bilateral ties

by Gabriele Ninivaggi and Kanako Takahara

Beyond good food and drinks, North Korea’s repeated missile launches and the need for the two countries to cooperate over economic security brought the two leaders together.

World | ANALYSIS Mar 17, 2023

Macron wins Pyrrhic victory on pension bill, but risks fueling anger

by Michel Rose

By using special constitutional powers instead of risking lawmakers rejecting the reform, Macron has given ammunition to the opposition.