Japan’s Power Index Falls Out of the Top Three in Asia-Pacific; Low Birth Rate and Aging Population as Major Obstacles

Summary: Japan has slipped to fourth place in the 2024 Asia Power Index by the Lowy Institute, overtaken by India. The main reasons for this decline are the long-term stagnation of the economy, particularly in "economic capacity" and "economic relations," leading to foreign investment withdrawal and decreased productivity in the technology sector.