Observers of poor relations between Japan and South Korea often lament that history sustains poor relations between the two countries. In a new article at Foreign Affairs, I argue that this gets the causal arrow[…]
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Going Retro in Japanese Education?
What do leg warmers, Wham, and this NYT article on Japanese education all have in common? A very 1980’s vibe. There is a lot to like about Michael Fitzpatrick’s article, starting with its premise that[…]