Japan in disaster : managing energy vulnerabilities

• Main Authors: Sofiah Jamil, Caballero-Anthony, Mely
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Political science
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/94120; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/7924
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

While Japan is renowned for its disaster preparedness, the recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accidents pose immense strain on its ability to manage complex emergencies. The nuclear crises should come as a reality check for other states pursuing nuclear energy plans, including ASEAN’s.