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America Civic Voice (ACV)

America Civic Voice (ACV)

As part of America at 250 – A Beacon for the AI Age, we propose America Civic Voice (ACV)—a national civic writing and listening network designed to protect free expression with responsibility and transform citizens’ lived experience into policy-relevant signals. As a...

New Year’s Reflection by Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae

New Year’s Reflection by Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae

In her New Year’s Reflection (Jan. 1, 2026), Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set a tone of resolve and acceleration: strengthening Japan’s economy, rebuilding momentum through reform, and protecting citizens’ everyday security—while calling for national unity at the...

Japan Streamlines Governance: Reducing Government Councils in 2025

Japan Streamlines Governance: Reducing Government Councils in 2025

Japan’s government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has launched a major initiative to streamline its administrative architecture by reducing the number of government councils and advisory bodies. The move reflects a broader effort to cut unnecessary bureaucracy...