Articles by Wieland Wagner

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Forgetting Fukushima: India Pursues Massive Nuclear Expansion
Wieland Wagner – Der Spiegel, 26 Nov 2012

The 2011 disaster at Japan’s Fukushima plant led many countries to turn away from nuclear power. But a growing population and rising economy has prompted India to massively expand its nuclear program — even in the face of technological worries and fervent opposition.

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Mao Inc. – China’s Terribly Successful Communist Party Turns 90
Erich Follath and Wieland Wagner – Der Spiegel, 4 Jul 2011

Beijing’s communists are among the world’s most successful capitalists, but their economic ascent is often overshadowed by its human rights violations. The Communist Party now faces a crucial test: Can it become more democratic without jeopardizing its hold on power?

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Problematic Public Relations: Japanese Leaders Leave People in the Dark
Wieland Wagner in Osaka, Japan – Der Spiegel, 21 Mar 2011

Leaders in Japan have not comported themselves well since Friday’s disaster. Information has been in short supply and distrust among the Japanese has begun to spread. Now, the blame game has begun in earnest… On Tuesday [15 Mar 2011], five days after the Fukushima disaster, Japanese Prime Minister Kan Naoto stepped into his limousine and was driven to the headquarters of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) in the Japanese capital city. “What is going on here?” he screamed at the flabbergasted executives responsible for the out-of-control Fukushima power plant.

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