Japan

The Use of Digital Technology in Japan’s Local Governments: Trends and Features

Japan’s economic stagnation, often referred to as the “Lost 30 Years,” has been partially a consequence of its lagging investment in digital technologies. As a result, since the late 2010s, Japan’s public administration has been increasingly focused on digital transformation, a critical factor missing from the nation’s economic trajectory in the Heisei era (1989-2019).  Although the […]

How cyber amplifies the nuclear threat and what to do about it

As cyber weapons become more accessible and versatile, many states are incorporating cyber into their national defense strategies. What does this mean for nuclear proliferation, especially for non-state actors and states such as Iran post-JCPOA?  President Donald Trump recently announced the withdrawal of the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as […]

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