President Obama is very positive toward redeveloping the industry because of global warmings
He promises green, safe nuclear energy
This is a great chance for Japanese companies in the industry - Developing countries associate nuclear power with military
cooperation
Related to political science
American President has great personal power (presidential system) - Great legitimacy: all American voters acknowledge they had a say - Formal power: directs the bureaucracy and veto power - Evolutionary pressure leads to Presidents with great charisma
Japanese Prime Minister (especially Hatoyama) has little power (parliamentary system) - Leader of his party = low legitimacy with supporters of the
opposition, and even with coalition partners
Social aspects