Scott Foster
Coverage of Scott Foster in the Nexus archive.
- Signals beneath the noise
Japan's corporate sector remains resilient despite a 40-year low in the yen, rising bond yields, and geopolitical challenges. Strong business confidence and record foreign investment are highlighted as key factors supporting this resilience.
- Reality reasserts itself
ASEAN's summit with Russia highlights the region's commitment to a multipolar order, avoiding exclusive alignment with the US or China. The article discusses Southeast Asia's strategic approach to regional politics through this summit.
- Strategic autonomy and strategic anxiety
Japan is pursuing its own AI development strategy amid U.S. restrictions on Anthropic AI models, as reported by Scott Foster in Asia Times. The article highlights growing doubts about Japan's reliance on U.S. technology under Trump's policies, prompting a dual strategy for strategic autonomy.
- When pressure fuels more pressure
Europe's protectionist measures, including local-content requirements and subsidy restrictions, are creating challenges for Japanese automotive manufacturers. The article highlights how these policies are weakening European competitiveness and affecting Japanese industry.
- Inflation, instability, and escalation
Japan is entering a period of elevated inflation and monetary tightening amid rising bond yields. Energy disruptions from the Iran war are contributing to inflationary pressures. The country faces challenging economic conditions through the summer months.