Politics
TPA: Discontent Behind Dysfunction, Part 4
written by Richard Katz on June 22, 2015
Congress leaders hope to pass TPA within a week or so, but that does not mean quick conclusion to TPP talks.
TPA: Discontent Behind the Dysfunction, Part 2
written by Richard Katz on June 18, 2015
TPP is in trouble because half of the public no longer believes free trade benefits them
TPA: The Discontent Behind the Dysfunction, Part 1
written by Richard Katz on June 17, 2015
Putting off TPA vote to July 30 may be the best option if it gives time for viable compromise.
House Vote Not Death Knell for TPA
written by Richard Katz on June 12, 2015
House vote on TPA today is not the death knell for TPA, but part of the process of negotiations.
TOE Alert: Abe Undermines Cause of Collective Self-Defense as His Approval Rating Plunges
written by Richard Katz on June 29, 2015
Upwards of 58% of the population opposes Abe’s security bills, and just 28% support them.
His Own Worst Enemy
written by Richard Katz on July 02, 2015
July 2015 issue of the Oriental Economist includes reports of His Own Worst Enemy, No “Bon Bons” for Diet, Fight over TPA in the US, Japan-Korea Thaw, Economy Watch, Japan’s Hidden Champions.
TOE Alert: Abe to Get Security Bills through Despite Public Uproar
written by Richard Katz on July 09, 2015
Richard explains why Abe's power within LDP will remain strong despite his recent disapproval rating has increased.
TPP waiting on US Congress
written by Richard Katz on June 04, 2015
June issue of the The Oriental Economist. Topics include the possible conclusion to the TPP pact, the debate on the national security bill and the myth of the 5 million lost jobs.
TPA Vote Today was Part of the Negotiations
written by Richard Katz on May 12, 2015
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) has been delayed by today’s vote in the Senate against immediate opening of floor debate, but it definitely does not mean that TPA is dead. Rather, the vote is part of the negotiations between the Democrats and Republicans on how many other matters will be bundled together with TPA.
Tokyo Says Don't Expect TPP Deal at Summit
written by Richard Katz on April 20, 2015
Richard analyzes the remaining issue for Japan and the U.S. to reach a bilateral deal in time for the upcoming summit in Washington.
