Japan is the first nation to enter the point of no return unless it restructures. It has the largest debt, the lowest fertility rates, and its population is now in decline. [...]
China seeks to solve the risk and high cost of nuclear energy
Thorium advocates have for decades urged Western countries not to throw the nuclear baby out with the radioactive bath water just because current weapons based technology has proved hazardous. It seems China is the only one listening. [...]
Why did Japan build nuclear reactors on a fault line?
How did Tokyo Electric end up building nuclear reactors on one of the world's most famous fault lines? [...]
Western government debt projections

The BIS has compiled debt projections for selected western nations. Here are some of them. [...]
Significant variables in debt calculations
Interest rates, existing debt and alternate safe havens play a significant role in determining debt service and accumulation. [...]