Despite the Fukushima disaster, the Japanese government seems wedded to its nuclear vision. Outspoken politician Kono Taro has other ideas, as he explains to Tina Burrett.
Articles by Tina Burrett
Nuclear debate intensifies post-Fukushima
An item from the Agenda section of our magazine.
- May 1, 2011
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Okinawans battle to close US bases
Okinawa currently hosts 75 per cent of US military facilities in Japan
- December 1, 2010
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Professional hazard: murder
Investigating the truth can be deadly for Russia’s journalists, as Tina Burrett discovers.
- June 1, 2010
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About Tina Burrett
Tina Burrett is Assistant Professor of International Relations at Temple University, Tokyo.
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