The Nikkei View
Global election results show importance of functioning democracy
Growing populism, confusion could benefit authoritarian regimes
The Nikkei View
U.S. presidential candidates should have open debate on policy
Racist language and smear campaigns will only worsen social divisions
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Multilateral cooperation needed to deter Beijing in South China Sea
China continues to claim vast maritime area with no legal basis
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All sides must work to minimize impact of Biden's withdrawal
U.S. political chaos threatens to upend global economy and markets
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Trump assassination attempt is threat to democracy
Forcible oppression of free speech must not be tolerated
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New U.K. government faces challenge in reviving economy
Labour must offer details on policy while mending domestic, global divisions
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World left anxious after U.S. presidential debate
Neither candidate offers realistic plan for improving global stability
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International community must prepare for threat of Russia-North Korea 'alliance'
New autocratic partnership part of strategy to overturn global order
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G7 must stay united in addressing interconnected crises
How to enlist Global South's help in maintaining global order remains uncertain
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India election results point to need for domestic reconciliation
Bashing minorities to win Hindu support appears to be a losing strategy
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Productive U.S.-China dialogue can prevent clashes
Key decision-makers must be allowed to meet and exchange honest views
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Japan-China-South Korea talks are good for regional stability
Resuming dialogue is first step, but major issues still need to be addressed
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Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong is up against fierce headwinds
Major challenge will be guiding city-state through conflict-ridden world
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Democratic camp must unite to contain the 'Putin empire'
Russia cannot be allowed to change status quo by force
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EU should make use of lessons from its 2004 enlargement
Bloc's 20th anniversary is an opportunity to show its resolve for peace and prosperity
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Democracy put to the test in India's general election
Modi should show respect for minorities through free and fair contest
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Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability
Leaders must offer more details to give substance to vision
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International community must make every effort to end Gaza fighting
Israel will face greater isolation if it ignores global consensus on cease-fire
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Apple case highlights difficulty of regulating IT giants
Adequacy of existing antitrust laws tested in rapidly changing digital era
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Hong Kong's future darkens as new security law takes effect
Beijing's coercive governance is now complete, further driving away foreign talent
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Politics should not thwart Nippon Steel's plan to buy U.S. Steel
Protectionism and economic nationalism will ultimately harm American interests
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China must rethink emphasis on 'national security'
Heightened focus on this area hurts economic and cultural exchanges
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Myanmar's conscription measure is unacceptable
Military must not force citizens to fight each other in a civil war
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Indonesia's next president must not roll back democracy
Progress made over past quarter century should be protected
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China should not underestimate impact of inward FDI plunge
Focus on Communist Party power consolidation, anti-spying campaign turn off overseas investors