Risk Analysis Paper of Tobacco for Global Politics
RISK ANALYSIS PAPER ON TOBACCO Introduction “Creating overseas production sites merely in order to meet local consumption looks an increasingly fragile basis for foreign investment. ... ” ~ Martin Wolfe, global business analyst One of the earliest forms of globalization happened back in the 1800s. ... America is not a large exporter of commodities such as coffee, sugar, or tobacco. Say an American tobacco company would like to branch out internationally (to Japan) and build a tobacco branch there. ... However, conducting in-depth research and doing risk assessments on Japanese environment/geography, culture, economy, finances, and politics could be the deciding factor whether the risk is worth taking. Environmental/Geographical Risk “…tobacco is the only weapon of mass destruction which is being used against people in all regions of the world.” ~ American Society of Clinical Oncology president Paul Bunn Environmental conditions and geographical locations play a major role in determining where tobacco can be cultivated. Assessment of climate conditions and the soil is required to ensure that the region is favorable for tobacco-growing. The United States is a major tobacco producer and exporter, as well as a major consumer of tobacco. Tobacco is by far, the biggest killer in the United States. ... 1 % of total arable land), was used for growing tobacco. ... Essentially, the United States would like Japan to follow their drug prohibition and enforcement policy to help diminish tobacco use. Tobacco use is a huge problem in Japan. ... Japan has the third largest tobacco market in the world after China and the United States. In the foreseeable future, tobacco cultivation most likely will not cease. Farmers will continue to invest in tobacco production as long as consumer demand for tobacco products exists. Cultural Risk “Its certainly divide and conquer. ... Tobacco consumption has virtually grown, uninterrupted, since 1556 when explorer Andre` Thevert brought tobacco from Brazil to his native France. The United Stated has a deep-seated history with tobacco. The early Native Americans prized and enjoyed the aromatic golden tobacco leaves that were indigenous to their land. During the early 1900s, tobacco became glamorous as it was endorsed by the rich and famous. ... The habit of smoking tobacco was introduced to Japan in the 16th century by Portuguese traders.