Japan seeks new ways to win top posts at international organizations

International relationsAlternative career track for civil servants would help develop policy specialistsJapan is the third biggest backer of the United Nations, but Japanese nationals account for a relatively small share of the organization's employees. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)RYUTO IMAOAugust 7, 2026 04:29 JSTTOKYO -- Policymakers in Japan are considering measures to boost the number of Japanese nationals working at the United Nations and other international organizations, an initiative in part aimed at creating a counterweight to China's growing influence.