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DEFENSE

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 3, 2023
What are the possible endgames in Ukraine war?
Prudent nations would do well to prepare for peace even in the midst of the Ukrainian conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 3, 2023
Taiwan aiming to prevent conflict with China, says representative to U.S.
Taiwan wants to prevent tragedies, such as a possible contingency in the Taiwan Strait, by boosting its defense capabilities, said Hsiao Bi-khim.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 3, 2023
Soaring death toll gives grim insight into Russian tactics
The slaughter from fighting in and around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut and the town of Soledar has ballooned what was already a heavy toll.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Feb 3, 2023
Ukraine's new weapon will force a Russian shift
The Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb, will allow Ukraine's military to hit targets at twice the distance reachable by the rockets it now fires.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 1, 2023
China ‘learning lessons’ from Ukraine invasion, NATO chief says in Tokyo
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said that ties with Japan are set to extend to new areas as the two partners seek to work together to uphold and defend the rules-based international order.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 1, 2023
U.S. Navy struggling to counter China's rise as warship repairs limit time at sea
The problems included increased delays in depot maintenance and 'growing numbers of cannibalizations,” according to a congressional assessment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 31, 2023
Japan and NATO agree to deepen partnership, saying rules-based order ‘at stake’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg stressed the need to further deepen ties, arguing that the international community is 'facing changes defining an era.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 31, 2023
U.S. and South Korea to hold 'tabletop' exercises on nuclear threats next month
Talks by the two countries' defense chiefs came amid rising public support in Seoul for developing its own nuclear weapons after North Korea’s record-breaking flurry of missile tests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 31, 2023
Shrinking U.S. munition reserves could impact a Taiwan conflict
U.S. forces could run out of key weapons in less than one week, with most of them taking more than 20 months to produce under current industrial capacity.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 31, 2023
Biden says no F-16s for Ukraine as Russia claims gains
Ukraine had planned to push for Western fourth-generation fighter jets such as the F-16 after securing supplies of main battle tanks last week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2023
Parliament begins budget talks amid focus on Kishida's tax plans
Attention is increasingly turning to when Kishida might call an election, especially given the divisive issue of tax hikes to pay for increased defense spending and child care policies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 30, 2023
North Korea could get a vital lifeline from arms sales to Russia
While Washington said the weapons won’t do much to alter the battlefield, the sales would open a new stream of revenue to a country isolated from much of world trade.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 29, 2023
Japan’s new security posture is Abe’s legacy
The aim of the historic security policy shift started by Fumio Kishida's predecessor is clear: to improve Japan's ability to confront the threat posed by China’s expansionism.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 29, 2023
Majority urge election before tax hikes to cover Japan defense budget rise
Some 77.9% of respondents in a poll urge Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to seek voter approval on his defense spending hike.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 29, 2023
U.S. four-star general warns of war with China by 2025
Although the Pentagon quickly sought to distance itself from the remarks, the latest comments from the top brass highlighted growing unease over the possibility of conflict.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 29, 2023
To fix its problems in Ukraine, Russia turns to the architect of the war
Moscow still does not have the troops, ammunition or equipment that military officials say it needs to mass the big offensive promised by the country’s senior military leader.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 28, 2023
Sister of North Korea's Kim condemns U.S. decision to send tanks to Ukraine
Kim Yo Jong slammed the move, saying that Pyongyang will 'always stand in the same trench with the service personnel and people of Russia.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jan 27, 2023
Defense spending rise puts spotlight on redemption rule of JGBs
Some in the LDP argue that the extra funding can be secured by changing the redemption period of government bonds from 60 to 80 years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2023
Western tanks are coming to Ukraine, but will they be enough?
Ukrainian troops still need to be trained to use the powerful Western war machines, and moving them into the conflict zone is far from an easy task.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 26, 2023
Japan's future security lies in a ‘denial and competition’ strategy
The gap between the defense capabilities of China and Japan is widening at a tremendous pace, giving Tokyo cause to think carefully.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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