What sort of trajectory have contemporary Japan-Haiti relations followed, and which factors have defined their development?
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Luke Austin November 14, 2022 Asia and Pacific, Economic Development, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
What sort of trajectory have contemporary Japan-Haiti relations followed, and which factors have defined their development?
Read More »Jack Davies January 6, 2022 Economic Development, Europe, Latest Articles, Technology
The current context demands proactive, thoughtful and purposeful action across multiple well-coordinated organisations, all working towards a shared vision of Europe’s future in the space domain.
Read More »Irena Baboi November 13, 2021 Asia and Pacific, Economic Development, Europe, Latest Articles
The diplomatic row between Lithuania and China was a calculated risk for the former, and its negative effects were felt much more by the latter. Vilnius’ unwavering standing of its ground, made possible by Beijing’s limited economic and political leverage, made another dent in China’s image as all-powerful.
Read More »Jack Davies August 6, 2021 Economic Development, Environment and Energy, Latest Articles
The global food system must be consciously re-shaped and re-structured to be more productive, more resilient, less harmful and more equitable than it currently is. Ending food insecurity is within our power, but will take an immense effort, bold imagination, stubborn optimism and unprecedented cooperation.
Read More »Luke Austin May 24, 2021 Asia and Pacific, Economic Development, Latest Articles
Owing to Central Asia’s geographical proximity and historical links to both Russia and China, it is understandable that the activities of both powers in this region receive the most attention. There is, however, one other power whose influence and activities in the region are often left out of the equation: Japan
Read More »Ataa Dabour April 8, 2021 Economic Development, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
The title of this article may, at first glance, seem ironic or unrealistic. Indeed, imagining links between business, human rights and peace may be inconceivable for the obvious reason that the protection of human dignity and the maintenance and preservation of peace are generally the responsibility of states. However, the debate on the need for corporate responsibility to incorporate respecting human rights is not new.
Read More »Luke Austin February 10, 2021 Africa, Economic Development, Latest Articles
The Japanese military presence in the Horn of Africa commenced in 2009, when two Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) destroyers were dispatched to the region to participate in counterpiracy operations following an emergency order from the cabinet. In 2011, in order to facilitate this, Japan Self-Defence Force (JSDF) Base Djibouti was established.
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