Japan's telecommunications policy: Issues in regulatory reform for interconnection

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The Japanese government has undertaken a series of reforms on interconnection since the 1990s period to enhance competition in the telecommunication market. This relatively swift regulatory reform was driven primarily by global market pressure transmitted by large business users rather than political pressures deriving from international negotiations or foreign government actions.

author: Suda, Yuko
Government domestic functions, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Telecommunications Regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Forecasts and trends, Telecommunications regulations, Communications industry, Market trend/market analysis, Government communications regulation, Telecommunication, Telecommunications policy

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Why Japan signed the Mine Ban Treaty: The political dynamics behind the decision

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The dynamics of Japan's decision-making process in connection to the signing of the Mine Ban Treaty are clarified by analyzing the influence of non-governmental organizations on policy makers. Findings suggest that the Japanese government was forced to abandon its land Mine Policy under pressure from NGOs and prevailing public opinion.

author: Adachi, Kenki
International aspects, Political aspects, Japanese foreign relations, Arms control agreements

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Why Japan signed the Mine Ban Treaty: The political dynamics behind the decision

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The dynamics of Japan's decision-making process in connection to the signing of the Mine Ban Treaty are clarified by analyzing the influence of non-governmental organizations on policymakers. Findings suggest that the Japanese government was forced to abandon its Land Mine Policy under pressure from NGOs and prevailing public opinion.

author: Adachi, Kenki
International politics, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Ammunition, exc. for small arms, not elsewhere classified, Bombs, Mines, Torpedoes & Parts, International relations, Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations, Mines, Military, Military mines

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subjects list: Japan, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
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