Tokyo should employ top-level diplomacy to secure citizens' release
Rising temperatures are driving cycle of higher air conditioning use
National-led government set to walk back many of Jacinda Ardern's reforms
In countries like India, vital information is being distorted or obscured
Xi Jinping's ambitions for global leadership are becoming clearer
Efforts have to be made to improve adaptiveness and disaster resilience
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Ancient strategies of Chanakya point way for place at U.N. high table
West should be more strategic about offering alternatives and support
For Kabul to restrain the TPP, Islamabad must treat regime as its equal
Restrictions on entry of scholars will set back U.S. advances
Standing up to Russia key to protecting rule of law, international order
New growth engines needed to reach ambitious economic targets
City authorities are trying out new methods to eliminate 'undesirable' content
By design or not, war will end reconciliation drive that almost enmeshed Riyadh
Proponents' tone has rubbed many voters the wrong way
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Washington cannot afford to let dispute between key allies fester
Apolitical governance provides key safeguard for global users
Region's economies should seek alignment with emerging Chinese sectors
Many policy areas escape debate in lackluster campaign