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disaster preparedness
![How the US Can Help Strengthen Disaster Management in Southeast Asia How the US Can Help Strengthen Disaster Management in Southeast Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-06-21-012752.jpg)
How the US Can Help Strengthen Disaster Management in Southeast Asia
By Meghan Sullivan
Bolstered U.S. support for disaster preparedness would align with Washington's broader objectives in the region.
![Is Disaster-Prone Japan Facing Economic Derailment? Is Disaster-Prone Japan Facing Economic Derailment?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-is-disaster-prone-japan-facing-economic-derailment-hagibis-2019-10-09-2130z.jpg)
Is Disaster-Prone Japan Facing Economic Derailment?
By Thisanka Siripala
Following Typhoon Hagibis’ trail of destruction, worsening natural disasters are taking a toll on Japan’s economic outlook.
![Japan’s Latest Deadly Earthquake Buries Scores Alive Japan’s Latest Deadly Earthquake Buries Scores Alive](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18250151533202.jpg)
Japan’s Latest Deadly Earthquake Buries Scores Alive
By Thisanka Siripala
Just days after “National Disaster Prevention Day,” a powerful earthquake jolted Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.
![Nepal: Lessons from Disaster Nepal: Lessons from Disaster](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-01_09-16-41.jpg)
Nepal: Lessons from Disaster
By Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley
Last week's earthquake is a tragic reminder of the perils of outdated practices and failures of governance.
![Disaster Preparedness: A Missed Opportunity in Sendai Disaster Preparedness: A Missed Opportunity in Sendai](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-01_14-12-02.jpg)
Disaster Preparedness: A Missed Opportunity in Sendai
By Christopher Hobson
Japan hosts a disaster conference but doesn't incorporate the lessons of 2011.
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