Japan

As a major global power and a leading member of the G-7, G-20, and OECD, Japan is a key player in international economic and political affairs. Its economy is a high-tech powerhouse known for its innovation in industries like automotive, robotics, and consumer electronics. The culture, a unique blend of ancient tradition and modern pop culture, is globally influential and celebrated for its art, cuisine, and emphasis on harmony.

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U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres at the Web Summit 2017 in Portugal.

Nuclear Security & WMD

U.N. chief takes aim at the 'scourge of war' and weapons stockpiles

4 min read

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António Guterres launched a campaign underscoring the need for nations to scrap nuclear arsenals and other weapons.

Rows of flags outside the U.N. headquarters at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

Security & Geopolitics

International cooperation is shaped by a history of waterways and wars

5 min read

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The first international organization dates to an 1804 Rhine River treaty. In the 20th century, organizations proliferated.