Chinese President Xi Jinping is pictured at the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11.
The Nikkei View

China must rethink emphasis on 'national security'

Heightened focus on this area hurts economic and cultural exchanges

13 March 2024
Myanmar's military wants to supplement its depleted forces through a draft targeting the general public.
The Nikkei View

Myanmar's conscription measure is unacceptable

Military must not force citizens to fight each other in a civil war

6 March 2024
Indonesia's leading presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, left, and his vice-presidential running mate, Gibran Rakabuming, wave to supporters in Jakarta on Feb. 14.
The Nikkei View

Indonesia's next president must not roll back democracy

Progress made over past quarter century should be protected

28 February 2024
Beijing's stepped-up efforts to clamp down on espionage is making foreign investors more hesitant to park their money in China.
The Nikkei View

China should not underestimate impact of inward FDI plunge

Focus on Communist Party power consolidation, anti-spying campaign turn off overseas investors

21 February 2024
A Ukrainian soldier prepares to launch rockets toward Russian troops near the front line in Ukraine's Donetsk region on Feb. 4.
The Nikkei View

Financial aid to Ukraine should not be stalled

Delays in U.S. and EU action only benefit Russia

14 February 2024
People who have fled Myanmar are pictured at a relief camp in a border village in northeastern India. 
The Nikkei View

Myanmar's deepening humanitarian crisis demands action

International community should support ASEAN's efforts to foster dialogue

7 February 2024
Taiwan’s Vice President and President-elect Lai Ching-te, right, meets with the co-chairs of the U.S. Congressional Taiwan Caucus -- Democrat Rep. Ami Bera, second from left, and Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, left -- in Taipei on Jan. 25. (Taiwan Presidential Office/AP)
The Nikkei View

U.S. should stay committed to Asia's security

Deterring Chinese aggression and engaging with Beijing are both important

31 January 2024
People fleeing the violence in West Darfur, Sudan, cross the border into Chad in August 2023.
The Nikkei View

World's 'forgotten conflicts' must not be left to grow unchecked

Prolonged crises can lead to international terrorism and humanitarian issues

24 January 2024
Lai Ching-te waves to supporters in Taipei on Jan. 13, when he won a tight three-way race for Taiwan's presidency. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
The Nikkei View

China must respect Taiwan's choice to maintain distance

Presidential election result reflects voters' desire to keep the status quo

17 January 2024
To find solutions to problems and conflicts affecting the entire Earth, both individuals and governments need to improve their communication skills.
The Nikkei View

More dialogue needed to avoid global divisions

Social rifts must be addressed even within democratic countries

10 January 2024
President Xi Jinping, center, and other Chinese Communist Party leaders discussed economic priorities for 2024 at the two-day annual Central Economic Work Conference in mid-December. The market speculates that Xi is cautious about government spending measures. (Xinhua/Kyodo)
The Nikkei View

Private-sector vitality is needed to revive China's economy

Xi must not prioritize party dominance over employment and innovation

27 December 2023
Ukrainian soldiers are seen on a tank during a training exercise on Dec. 6. The war with Russia is now in a stalemate.
The Nikkei View

EU should unite in support of Ukraine

European bloc must show resolve to protect democracy and rule of law

20 December 2023
The headquarters of China Evergrande Group in Shenzhen. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
The Nikkei View

Beijing must act now on Evergrande crisis

China's real estate woes continue to weigh on economic recovery

13 December 2023
A flare falls over Gaza on Dec. 3, two days after the end of a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas.
The Nikkei View

International actors must work to revive Gaza truce

End of fighting and release of hostages are needed before peace talks can begin

6 December 2023
From left: Taiwan's presidential contenders Hou Yu-ih, Lai Ching-te and Ko Wen-je. Polls show Lai in the lead, but the outcome is expected to remain unpredictable until the end. (Source photos by Reuters)
The Nikkei View

Taiwan's presidential vote is a chance to show the power of democracy

Island's residents should make their will clear despite interference from China

29 November 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together at the Filoli estate in Woodside, California, on Nov. 15.
The Nikkei View

U.S. and China should continue multilayered talks to avoid conflict

Confrontation must not be allowed to impede global growth

22 November 2023
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 6.
The Nikkei View

Australia should keep appropriate distance from China

Beijing is still willing to use economic coercion to achieve political goals

15 November 2023
Fumio Kishida became the first Japanese prime minister to address the Philippine Congress on Nov. 4. 
The Nikkei View

Japan and ASEAN should push forward with security cooperation

Both sides must deepen ties in the face of China's maritime aggression

8 November 2023
A poster of founding father Mustafa Kemal Ataturk is displayed on a building in Istanbul as part of events marking the 100th anniversary of modern Turkey.
The Nikkei View

Turkey at 100: Its global role is more important than ever

Ankara should leverage its strengths to promote regional stability

1 November 2023
The second summit this year between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, pictured here in Beijing on Oct. 17, underscored their close ties.
The Nikkei View

China-Russia challenge to the global order cannot be allowed

Autocratic countries overlook violence while undermining stability and freedom

25 October 2023
The Astellas Pharma logo at the company's Tokyo headquarters: A Japanese employee of the drugmaker has been detained in China since March.
The Nikkei View

China must immediately end unfair detention of foreign nationals

Tokyo should employ top-level diplomacy to secure citizens' release

18 October 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, poses for a photo with participants of the informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Kyiv on Oct. 2.
The Nikkei View

Democracies must keep Ukraine aid flowing

Standing up to Russia key to protecting rule of law, international order

11 October 2023
The opening ceremony of the ASEAN joint military drills in Batam, Indonesia, on Sept. 19. The exercise marked the first time for troops from across the bloc to train only among themselves. 
The Nikkei View

ASEAN should harness joint exercise for greater unity

Southeast Asian bloc needs better cooperation to boost role in regional security

4 October 2023
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 23. Russia's aggression against Ukraine is exposing problems with how the global body operates.
The Nikkei View

U.N. reform urgently needed to better promote peace

Security Council dysfunction threatens global security

27 September 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a meeting at the Vostochny Сosmodrome in Russia's far eastern Amur region on Sept. 13
The Nikkei View

Russia-North Korea military ties are cause for concern

Democracies must work together to counter authoritarian coercion

20 September 2023