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Japan

The Takaichi Doctrine: Japan’s First Female Prime Minister and the Conservative Rebirth of the State

Japan’s first female leader, Sanae Takaichi, ushers in a new era of conservative nationalism—reshaping Japan’s diplomacy, economy, and security amid U.S.–China rivalry.
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The Self-Destruction of American Hegemony: Government Shutdown, Tariffs, and the Kindleberger Trap

The U.S. government shutdown and tariff wars reveal America’s retreat from global leadership. Explore how this fuels the Kindleberger Trap, destabilizes world markets, and why Japan and the EU must act to safeguard financial and trade stability.
Japan

Japan’s Stablecoin Strategy: Harnessing the Yen’s Credibility or Drowning in Regulation?

Explore Japan’s pioneering stablecoin framework, its strict regulations, and how yen-based tokens could reshape digital payments and global finance.
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Stablecoin Regulation: A Transatlantic Comparison

Discover how the U.S. GENIUS Act and the EU MiCA framework are reshaping stablecoin markets, reducing regulatory arbitrage, and redefining global finance.
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When Washington Stumbles, the World Shakes: Global Fallout from the 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown sends shockwaves worldwide — disrupting markets, trade, tourism, and global security. Explore how Washington’s paralysis reverberates across Japan, the EU, China, India, and emerging economies.
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The Longest U.S. Government Shutdown: A 35-Day Standoff That Shook America

The 2018–2019 U.S. shutdown lasted 35 days, halting services, hurting workers, and costing billions. Discover its human and economic impact.
China

China’s New “K Visa” – Background, Purpose, and Strategic Benefits

China launches the K Visa in 2025 to attract young STEM professionals, strengthen innovation, and counter restrictive U.S. H-1B reforms.
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The U.S. H-1B Visa Reform and Its Impact on Indian Talent

The proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee could reshape Indian talent mobility, IT industry models, remittances, and global competitiveness.
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Report: A Political Science Analysis of President Trump’s Criticism of the United Nations and International Organizations

President Trump denounces the United Nations as “empty words” with no real action, questioning its legitimacy and highlighting the decline of multilateralism.
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Trump at the UN: Tensions, Theater, and the Human Side of Diplomacy

On-the-ground report from the UN: Trump’s paradoxical speech, Russia’s pushback, Guterres’ struggle, and the human drama shaping global diplomacy.
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H-1B Visa Shake-Up: $100,000 Fee Changes Everything

The White House has clarified that the newly introduced US$100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions applies only to new applicants and not to existing visa holders or renewals. Here’s what businesses and visa holders need to know.”
Japan

The Impact of Trump’s 15% Tariffs on the Japanese Economy: An Economist’s Perspective

An economist’s analysis of Trump’s 15% tariffs: effects on Japan’s economy, auto exports, localization shifts, and BOJ policy outlook
Global Economy

Russia Deliberately Slows Growth to Curb Inflation, Putin Says

President Putin says Russia is intentionally slowing economic growth to fight inflation, dismissing recession fears. What this means for sanctions, markets, and global trade.