Japan’s nuclear quandary

Toshio Nishizawa, left, president of Tokyo Electric Power Co., listens to a question during a press conference at the company headquarters in Tokyo Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011. (Photo: AAP)

Author: Sheila A Smith, CFR

The Kan cabinet is facing a defining moment in Japan’s postwar nuclear debate.

With the bulk of nuclear reactors now offline, the country is holding its breath over how Prime Minister Naoto Kan will proceed. Read more…