Interview
China underestimates the power of U.S. Congress, ex-White House official says
'Activism' in legislative branch emerges as key force in the relationship, Evan Medeiros notes
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The Washington watchers
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
International relations
Cambodia's Hun Manet given wary welcome by West despite rights record
Hitting out at repression risks pushing country into 'China's orbit,' analysts say
International relations
France's Macron visits India as nations tighten defense ties
President talks with Modi before attending Republic Day parade Friday as chief guest
Defense
U.S. military eyes Japan's participation in autonomous aircraft program
Air Force secretary says it's 'quite clear' China trying to counter American power
Interview
Latin America ready to help solve global crises, IDB chief says
Inter-American Bank's Ilan Goldfajn seeks Japan tie-ups as region rises on world stage
Comment
Asia braces for Trump comeback and major U.S. policy reversal
Fears mount the former president might kill Biden-led IPEF economic deal
Opinion
Taiwan and Japan must learn from Russian cyberwarfare
Private-sector cooperation can bolster readiness for possible Chinese attacks
U.S. elections 2024
Trump projected as winner of New Hampshire Republican primary
Path narrows for Nikki Haley as former president takes first two states
The Nikkei View
World's 'forgotten conflicts' must not be left to grow unchecked
Prolonged crises can lead to international terrorism and humanitarian issues
Middle East crisis
Indian workers flock to Israeli jobs despite war and ethical concerns
High demand for positions reflects employment pressures in most populous nation
The Big Story
Asia Inc. heads to Washington as focus turns to trade, tariffs and Trump
Rising concern about geopolitical risk prompts spate of new offices in U.S. capital
Interview
Palestinian Authority seeks postwar role in Gaza governance, PM says
Shtayyeh accuses Netanyahu of prolonging war till U.S. election for 'political survival'
Opinion
Taiwan needs economic support from U.S., not just arms
China's use of trade coercion to sway island's election highlights vulnerability
Indo-Pacific
Solomons shows it's not easy for China, U.S. to woo some small nations
Superpowers subject to political vagaries of Pacific island state
Crime
Australia sanctions Russian hacker for Medibank breach
Aleksandr Ermakov is the first person penalized under new cyber laws
Trade
Nippon Steel sends delegation to Washington to gauge U.S. Steel deal
Steel is very important to national security, says White House adviser Brainard
International relations
Japan lawmakers seek security talks with Taiwan and U.S.
Three-way dialogue to focus on cross-strait tensions after Lai's win
Opinion
Japan's experience shows why Ukraine won't get Russia out with talk
Moscow has toyed with returning territory to Tokyo's control for eight decades
International relations
China deepens ties with Global South to counter U.S.-led order
Wang Yi's 6-nation tour garners support for One China principle, Belt and Road
Announcements
Nikkei podcast looks at Trump's rising support with U.S. voters
Kent Calder discusses how world leaders should handle a second Trump term
International relations
Global South on the rise but likely to make world order unpredictable
Pole shift from north to south does not simply translate to a better, more stable world
International relations
U.S. lawmakers seek closer ties with Taiwan's opposition parties
As hung parliament looms, delegation to visit island in show of support for democracy
International relations
Japan eyes Latin America for mega-FTA to secure minerals, food security
Kishida's proposed visit would be chance to explore Japan-Mercosur EPA
Agriculture
U.S. checks on Chinese farmland purchases are flawed, watchdog warns
GAO says Pentagon and CFIUS frustrated with Agriculture Department