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The wars that nations wage will increasingly involve energy and food, yet take on far more complex forms across data, intellectual property, talent, and technology. Yet they rarely resemble those most people imagine - they unfold quietly and strategically. Japan provides a meaningful example. Over many years, Japanese researchers developed numerous agricultural varieties, including the now-famous Shine Muscat grape. Beginning in the 2000s, however, many of these varieties wer

A major earthquake in Japan could become the starting point for a new era of cooperation between Japan and South Korea, the two countries whose relationship has often been shaped by centuries of historical tension. For years, the Japanese government has warned of the possibility of a magnitude 8–9 Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake occurring within the coming decades. Under worst case scenarios, millions of people could be displaced. The question would no longer be whether s

The labor union demands at Samsung Electronics and the growing controversy surrounding the “Yellow Envelope Act” reflect deeper structural risks facing South Korean industries. Samsung Electronics’ labor union, now reportedly approaching 50,000 members, has demanded that 15 percent of annual operating profit be allocated towards their performance compensation. However, corporate profits are not merely resources for distribution. They are also critical investment capital for t

JPMorgan has projected that South Korea’s KOSPI could reach 9,000 to 10,000 by the second half of 2026. However, such optimism may rely excessively on a narrow semiconductor-centered narrative tied primarily to companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix without properly accounting for the intensifying competition from the United States and other countries. While large scale investments tied to AI and data center construction were announced in South Korea, many project