Japan energy policy

Can Japan Be a Climate Change Leader?

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Can Japan Be a Climate Change Leader?

Magazine Several factors continue to hamper the formulation of a more ambitious policy, but change might be coming. Activists hold posters during a rally outside the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 19, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Advertisement Japan has often portrayed itself as a leader in the global effort to mitigate climate change. … Read more

Japan Makes Major Shift in Middle East Diplomacy

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Japan Makes Major Shift in Middle East Diplomacy

Advertisement Over a three-day period from July 16 to 18, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio paid visits to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Typically, when Japanese leaders travel to the Middle East, their aim is to stabilize the energy supply, always a top priority given Japan’s heavy reliance on the region for oil and … Read more