'Womenomics' Marks Social Shift in Tradition-Bound Japan

Apr 24, 2014

Carnegie Council Senior Fellow Devin Stewart spoke with The Diplomat on the prospects of 'Womenomics' and changes in Japan's social attitudes. The interview took place within the context of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's pledge to improve the status of female workers in attempt to boost the country's GDP and add to its shrinking labor force.

The Diplomat

You may also like

JUL 2, 2026 News

The Economist: America's Wrecking Ball Revolution

In this "Economist" essay about the Trump administration and America's 250th anniversary, Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal is quoted discussing the dangers of nuclear proliferation.

MAY 18, 2026 News

The Conversation: Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

In this article for "The Conversation," Kevin Maloney writes that since Trump's communication style is so erratic, the rhetoric of his cabinet members can teach ...

MAR 4, 2026 News

The Conversation: Starmer’s Iran approach may anger Trump, but it fits with his foreign policy philosophy

In this article from "The Conversation," Kevin Maloney discusses how Trump is "gaslighting" the American public by invoking the political philosophy of "realism."