Energy
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The Day the Strait Closes — Japan's Structural Vulnerability in Energy Security
In late February 2026, US-Israeli strikes on Iran led to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan, which depends on the Middle East for 93.5% of its crude oil imports, has its national security lifeline flowing through this strait where 20 million barrels pass daily. An analysis of the structural vulnerability that a 204-day reserve cannot solve.
Can Nuclear Power Be a Viable Option for 'Decarbonization'?
A simulation debate analyzing the trade-off between nuclear power's decarbonization potential and safety risks. Examines lifecycle CO2 emissions, nuclear waste management, and the optimal combination with renewable energy from the perspective of energy mix structure.
Renewable Energy and the Regional Economy — New Inequalities Born of the Energy Transition
Analyzing regional disparities in renewable energy deployment and the structural impact on local economies. Reading the asymmetry of benefits and burdens.
US-Israeli Attacks on Iran — Ripple Effects on Energy Security and Civil Society
From the 2025 Twelve-Day War to the February 2026 strikes. Examining Japan's energy security vulnerability with 96% Middle East oil dependency.