The Nikkei View

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye waves to her supporters as she arrives at her home in Seoul on March 12.
Politics

Editorial: South Korean voters face sobering global realities

After Park's impeachment chaos, cool heads must prevail in choosing next president

16 March 2017
A worker puts a spare tire into a Haval SUV H2 in the Great Wall Motors assembly plant in Baoding, located in the north China province of Hebei.
Economy

Editorial: Xi's new control over economic policy concerns the world

Stability over growth is seen as positive, but supply-side reforms remain questionable

9 March 2017
De facto Samsung group chief Lee Jae-yong arrives at the office of the independent counsel in Seoul on Feb. 22.
Politics

Editorial: South Korea must avoid the dangers of populism

Amid political chaos, the temptation to pander to public opinion will be strong

2 March 2017
An exterior view of the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong, where billionaire Xiao Jianhua was last seen on Jan. 27.
Politics

Editorial: Hong Kong's 'one country, two systems' model faces a test

Abductions and a rigged electoral system raise questions over the territory's future

23 February 2017
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Economy

Editorial: Leaders' rapport can help Japan, US start over

Abe must be firm but flexible in dealing with Trump administration's demands

16 February 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, in the White House on Jan. 23.
Economy

Editorial: Don't give up on the TPP

Even without the US, the trade pact has a lot to offer

9 February 2017
Protesters and immigrants-rights advocates gather at New York City's Battery Park on Jan. 29.
The Nikkei View

Editorial: Trump's travel ban defies what makes America great

Inciting divisions puts US, world at risk; allies such as Japan must respond

2 February 2017
Protesters and immigrants-rights advocates gather at New York City's Battery Park on Sunday.
The Nikkei View

Editorial: Trump's travel ban defies what makes America great

Inciting divisions puts US, world at risk; allies such as Japan must respond

31 January 2017
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Politics

Editorial: Step up global cooperation in the face of 'America first'

Rest of world should fight, not feed, protectionist impulses

26 January 2017
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10.
The Nikkei View

Editorial: Obama leaves legacy of lofty ideals, patchy execution

President's achievements worth remembering as US enters new political era

19 January 2017
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Politics

Editorial: World economy needs protection from protectionism

Left unchecked, Trump-style anti-globalism could have dire consequences

12 January 2017
The Eiffel Tower is illuminated in green with the words "Paris Agreement is done" on Nov. 4, the day the climate change framework took effect.
10 November 2016
Workers rest outside a construction site in Beijing's central business district.
3 November 2016
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha arrives at the Government House before a cabinet meeting in Bangkok on Aug. 9.
25 August 2016
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17 December 2015
Protesters rally in Athens to support the government's push for a better deal on Greece's debt on Feb. 20.
26 February 2015