He is best known for his seminal study The Enigma of Japanese Power, which is considered to be the most ground-breaking work on Japan's political and economic systems.

University Professor of Comparative Political and Economic Institutions at University of Amsterdam, UvA, he also heads up a research institute.

"A truly captivating and credible authority"

In detail
Having lived in East Asia for most of his life, he has covered political crises, wars and coups. He was awarded the Netherlands prize for Journalism for his reporting on the Peoples' Revolution in the Philippines.

He has written extensively about the global economy and alternative approaches to economic development that can be seen in newly industrialised countries of Asia.

What he offers you
Following years of focussing on the evolving global economic structure and on transnational business giants, he is a superb commentator on globalisation.

If you are pondering the best strategy for global competition you will be much inspired by his unique analyses and thought-provoking insights into the various possible futures of Capitalism.

How he presents
Engaging and dynamic, he cuts through much conceptual smog produced by today's controversies.

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