January 6, 2023 A Place for Expertise It was in 2008, in the aftermath of the global financial crisis when Barack Obama was elected the president of the United States with the support of a grassroots campaign using social media. By Satoshi Machidori
November 17, 2023 Approaching China: Europe Takes a Softer Stance Than the U.S. As it always has been, the G7 has mounting issues to discuss. By Toru Yoshida
December 15, 2022 Russia’s “Sphere of Influence” Mirage: Historic View of the Black Sea Region Since the imperial era, the “sphere of influence” concept has been deeply ingrained in Russia. By Akitsu Mayuzumi
January 28, 2022 Mainstream Handicraft: Interview with Matsumoto Mingei Kagu Managing Director Mototami Ikeda Muneyoshi (Soetsu) Yanagi and others advocated the Mingei (folk-arts) movement during the early 20th century. By Etsuko Motokawa