The Australian government’s proposal for an independent international enquiry on the COVID 19 crisis is a much-needed constructive initiative.
John West
John West is executive director of the Asian Century Institute [Japan] and author of "Asian Century… on a Knife-Edge: A 360 Degree Analysis of Asia’s Recent Economic Development."
Advantage Asia: Social Cohesion as King in the COVID 19 Era
Social cohesion will be critical in this new world of the COVID 19 crisis. Asia’s case proves that social cohesion is Janus-faced, working in two opposite directions.
India Has a Modi and a BJP Problem
Modi’s initiative is undermining the very idea of India as a secular and multicultural liberal society.
Seven Challenges for an Asian Century
To reach its full potential, Asia will need to overcome seven key challenges in the 21st century.
China’s North Korea Game
What explains Chinese collusion with, and protection of, North Korea? Isn’t China fearful of having a rogue nuclear state on its border?
After TPP: RCEP as China’s Magic Bullet?
China will not lead free trade in Asia, contrary to many forecasts.
Japan and Trump Trade Policy
How will the Trump Administration shift economic and security ties with Japan?
China and Taiwan — Apocalypse Now?
Will the arrival of a new President in Taiwan bring even more “interesting times” in relations with mainland China?
Japan’s Immigration Imperative
Can opening up to immigration provide Japan a potential source of economic revitalization?
China’s Japan-bashing
Is there any hope that China and Japan could bury the hatchet and have friendly relations?
Stephan Richter discusses Brexit on Germany's ARD-Presseclub (April 14, 2019)
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