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February 06, 2009, Volume 05, Number 05
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Thanks
for dropping by again today, to you long-time listeners. And a hearty
South Carolina welcome to those of you who have found us for the first
time. Each week, or most weeks, anyway, on this program we consider
developments in the news concerning Japan's domestic politics and/or
the formulation and implementation of foreign policies.
This
week we consider two recent international developments. Japan's recent
dispute with Russia over the terms of access to one of the Northern
Territories islands, Kunashiri. And the significance of what appears to
be North Korea's latest missile diplomacy initiative.
Following
that we return to the even more turbulent environment of Japan's
domestic politics. With brief consideration of the role prefectural and
local individuals and organizations may play in sorting out the current
mess in Nagatacho.
Please continue to send your comments
and suggestions to me at RobertCAngel@gmail.com. We've had a big
increase in the volume of e-mailed comments recently. Thanks for the
effort. They all help to improve the program. |