Latest in a series of reports on the Greek Crisis from the REAL NEWS NETWORK.Go to video:Text below:BioSharmini Peries - As a journalist and executive producer, Sharmini harnesses the power of research and policy institutions, independent media, social movements, universities and academics to form strategic partnerships for innovative programming at TRNN. Prior to joining … [Read more...] about Will SYRIZA Survive Radical Left Democracy?
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あかりちゃん】ヒゲの隊長に教えてあげてみた
自民党が安保法制（安全保障関連法案）を説明する一環として、「教えて！ヒゲの隊長」というアニメ動画をネット上に投稿しました。動画では自民党の佐藤正久参院議員がアニメのキャラクターに扮し、「平和安全法制で抑止力が高まる」などと説明をしています。この動画が投稿されてから約１週間後に今度は「ヒゲの隊長に教えてあげてみた」という動画が投稿されました。こちらは動画中に出現した女子学生の「あかりちゃん」がヒゲ隊長を論破するという内容で、淡々と自民党の安保法制にツッコミを入れているシーンが話題となり、投稿から３日で１０万再生を突破しています。こちらです … [Read more...] about あかりちゃん】ヒゲの隊長に教えてあげてみた
C.I.A. Spent Millions to Support Japanese Right in 50’s and 60’s
By TIM WEINER,Published: October 9, 1994https://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/09/world/cia-spent-millions-to-support-japanese-right-in-50-s-and-60-s.html?pagewanted=1 WASHINGTON, Oct. 8— In a major covert operation of the cold war, the Central Intelligence Agency spent millions of dollars to support the conservative party that dominated Japan's politics for a … [Read more...] about C.I.A. Spent Millions to Support Japanese Right in 50’s and 60’s
An ‘Abe Doctrine’ as Japan’s Grand Strategy: New Dynamism or Dead-End?
By Professor Chris HughesThis post originally appeared on Japan Focus.Prime Minister Abe Shinzō’s stunning return to power in the December 2012 landslide election victory, and the consolidation of his leadership in a repeat victory in December 2014, has heralded the resurgence for Japan of a more assertive, high-profile, and high-risk, foreign and security policy. … [Read more...] about An ‘Abe Doctrine’ as Japan’s Grand Strategy: New Dynamism or Dead-End?
Over 3,000 Fukushima residents seek compensation for mental distress from nuclear disaster
FUKUSHIMA -- More than 3,000 residents here have filed for compensation for mental distress over radiation emanating from the Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant disaster through an out-of-court settlement system, it has been learned.The claim was filed with the government-backed Nuclear Damage Claim Dispute Resolution Center by 3,107 residents in 1,107 households in the Watari … [Read more...] about Over 3,000 Fukushima residents seek compensation for mental distress from nuclear disaster