The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) / Research / Politics and Economics

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Politics and Economics

Japan’s Upper House Election: Political Fragmentation and Growing Instability

Japan's upper house (House of Councillors) el…

Research Fellow

Yusuke Ishikawa

Politics and Economics

DOGE Shock and Crisis in U.S. Credibility

In 2010, a charming dog from Japan circulated…

Senior Research Fellow

Yoshiyuki Sagara

Politics and Economics

Democracy shouldn’t be used as an ideological weapon

Author: Maiko Ichihara, Professor, Graduate S…

Economic Security

The Courts Rule Trump’s April 2 Tariffs Illegal – What Happens Next?

Visiting Research Fellow

Paul Nadeau

Economic Security

Tariff Tracker: A Guide to Tariff Authorities and their Uses

Updated: May 29, 2025 While U.S. President D…

Visiting Research Fellow

Paul Nadeau

Politics and Economics

China’s catch-22: Rapid growth with tight social control

At its core, Chinese politics faces a paradox…

Senior Fellow & Group Head, China

Naoko Eto

Politics and Economics

Will a ‘low-altitude economy’ make Chinese growth soar again?

As the Chinese economy continues to struggle,…

Visiting Senior Research Fellow

Hotaka Machida

Politics and Economics

Is China overproducing highly qualified talent?

China is undergoing a dramatic shift toward h…

Senior Research Fellow

Kenichi Doi

Politics and Economics

The Power of Private Individuals: The Informal Influence of Technology

In his farewell address, President Biden soun…

Visiting Senior Research Fellow

Kousuke Saito

Politics and Economics

Will China succeed in remaking Hong Kong in its own image?

Toru Kurata, Professor, Rikkyo University Ov…

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