Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Sept. 2.
The Nikkei View

Ukraine's cross-border attack could spur Russian withdrawal

Greater aid from democratic camp needed to force Moscow to negotiate

11 September 2024
The Telegram messaging service has attracted millions of users thanks to its emphasis on security.
The Nikkei View

Telegram CEO arrest raises questions about safety vs. freedom

Authorities and operators must find ways to balance both priorities

4 September 2024
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she will ask for advice from her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
The Nikkei View

Thailand should not get bogged down in political turmoil

Infighting and interventions drive away foreign investment

28 August 2024
Supporters of the French far-right National Rally party react at the party's election-night headquarters on June 9 in Paris.
The Nikkei View

Global election results show importance of functioning democracy

Growing populism, confusion could benefit authoritarian regimes

21 August 2024
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off in the presidential election now that incumbent Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race. (Source photos by AP)
The Nikkei View

U.S. presidential candidates should have open debate on policy

Racist language and smear campaigns will only worsen social divisions

7 August 2024
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, second from right, attends the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the National Convention Center, in Vientiane, on July 27.
The Nikkei View

Multilateral cooperation needed to deter Beijing in South China Sea

China continues to claim vast maritime area with no legal basis

31 July 2024
Joe Biden's decision to pull out of the U.S. presidential election may cause global confusion.
The Nikkei View

All sides must work to minimize impact of Biden's withdrawal

U.S. political chaos threatens to upend global economy and markets

24 July 2024
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
The Nikkei View

Trump assassination attempt is threat to democracy

Forcible oppression of free speech must not be tolerated

17 July 2024
U.K. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria greet supporters at a reception to celebrate his election win in London on July 5.
The Nikkei View

New U.K. government faces challenge in reviving economy

Labour must offer details on policy while mending domestic, global divisions

10 July 2024
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden speak simultaneously during a presidential debate hosted by CNN on June 27 in Atlanta. 
The Nikkei View

World left anxious after U.S. presidential debate

Neither candidate offers realistic plan for improving global stability

3 July 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang on June 19. (Pool via Reuters)
The Nikkei View

International community must prepare for threat of Russia-North Korea 'alliance'

New autocratic partnership part of strategy to overturn global order

26 June 2024
Group of Seven leaders meet in Borgo Egnazia, Italy, on June 13. They are tasked with addressing interconnected global crises.
The Nikkei View

G7 must stay united in addressing interconnected crises

How to enlist Global South's help in maintaining global order remains uncertain

19 June 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures at the headquarters of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on June 4.
The Nikkei View

India election results point to need for domestic reconciliation

Bashing minorities to win Hindu support appears to be a losing strategy

12 June 2024
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attend a bilateral meeting in Singapore on May 31. (U.S. Department of Defense via Reuters)
The Nikkei View

Productive U.S.-China dialogue can prevent clashes

Key decision-makers must be allowed to meet and exchange honest views

5 June 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang face the press at their trilateral summit in Seoul on May 27. (Pool via Kyodo)
The Nikkei View

Japan-China-South Korea talks are good for regional stability

Resuming dialogue is first step, but major issues still need to be addressed

29 May 2024
Lawrence Wong is sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister at the Istana, the president's official residence, on May 15.
The Nikkei View

Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong is up against fierce headwinds

Major challenge will be guiding city-state through conflict-ridden world

22 May 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to the national anthem during his inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 7. (Pool via Reuters)
The Nikkei View

Democratic camp must unite to contain the 'Putin empire'

Russia cannot be allowed to change status quo by force

15 May 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, right, and European Council President Charles Michel attend a press conference in Kyiv on Nov. 21, 2023.
The Nikkei View

EU should make use of lessons from its 2004 enlargement

Bloc's 20th anniversary is an opportunity to show its resolve for peace and prosperity

8 May 2024
People wait at a polling station in Rajasthan, India, on April 19. Some 970 million people are eligible to cast ballots in the general election, which extends into June.
The Nikkei View

Democracy put to the test in India's general election

Modi should show respect for minorities through free and fair contest

24 April 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida listens to U.S. President Joe Biden during a joint press conference at the White House on April 10.
The Nikkei View

Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability

Leaders must offer more details to give substance to vision

17 April 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Oct. 18, 2023. Pressure from the U.S. is indispensable to ending the Gaza conflict.
The Nikkei View

International community must make every effort to end Gaza fighting

Israel will face greater isolation if it ignores global consensus on cease-fire

10 April 2024
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is pictured at a March 21 news conference in Washington in which he accused Apple of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones.
The Nikkei View

Apple case highlights difficulty of regulating IT giants

Adequacy of existing antitrust laws tested in rapidly changing digital era

3 April 2024
Hong Kong's Legislative Council passed the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance after less than two weeks of deliberation.
The Nikkei View

Hong Kong's future darkens as new security law takes effect

Beijing's coercive governance is now complete, further driving away foreign talent

27 March 2024
U.S. Steel's Edgar Thomson Works steel mill in Braddock, Pennsylvania, is pictured here in December 2023. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
The Nikkei View

Politics should not thwart Nippon Steel's plan to buy U.S. Steel

Protectionism and economic nationalism will ultimately harm American interests

20 March 2024