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...building while destroying, the U.S. and its allies should do what was done successfully with World War II: destroy the enemy's warmaking capabilities, then help rebuild the country while maintaining a military presence to ensure that it doesn't make war again. It worked with Germany and Japan. Why not in Afghanistan? Pierre Dumaine Miami...
...military must protect the rights of female soldiers, who are as dedicated and loyal as their male counterparts. And I strongly urge assaulted soldiers to be brave and report their cases. They should never feel ashamed; any shame must be placed on the assailants. Hajime Ishii Chiba, Japan...
...recently in the town of Sendai, north of Tokyo. It snowed, which was a lovely treat, something I never see at home in Hong Kong. Japan is a respite from the rest of Asia in many other ways. While much of the region is still hurtling along the path of development - a blinding whirl of frenetic construction and perpetual change - Japan is a vision of stability, a nation that has everything others in Asia want, and has already had it all for decades. Money. Technology. Global brands. A seat at the table with the powerful countries of the industrialized world...
...There are still a few things the U.S. can learn from Japan. One is its commitment to energy-efficient public transport. Anyone who sniffs at Obama's plan for high-speed railways should have joined me on the glide back to Tokyo. But the main lesson Japan can offer the U.S. today has nothing to do with rapid progress. It concerns the perils of inaction. (See pictures of Japan in the 1980s and today...
...Despite the growing political influence of China, try asking an American to name a Chinese company and you're not likely to get much of an answer. While South Korea has Samsung and Hyundai, and Japan has Sony and Toyota, in the U.S., China is largely associated with the mass production of low-end goods, with few of its own international brands. To battle China's reputation for cheap imitations, Li Ning has hired top designers from Portland's rich pool of shoe-design talent and placed its high-end sportswear in an airy showroom in a Portland's chic...