ODA
The Japanese government spent about $16.5 billion on official development assistance (ODA) in 2024, according to the latest white paper on development cooperation. The paper outlines plans to spur private investment in developing countries through ODA.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made a strong diplomatic debut, aiming for a Japanese diplomacy that flourishes on the world stage through soft power. Akihiko Tanaka argues that beyond military and economic hard power, knowledge and empathy are crucial. This approach leverages Japan's latent strengths, seen in JICA programs and cultural exports like anime.