Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-09-19

Human rights in North Korea deteriorated in last decade, UN finds

A report points to an increase in the use of the death penalty and major steps backward in freedom of expression as well as access to information.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-09-18

China's digital censorship is spreading, report finds

The spread of Geedge Networks' systems is a reminder of the global reach of China's digital authoritarianism.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-09-17

Chinese firms pay price of jihadist strikes against Mali junta

After turning its back on former colonial ruler France and the West more broadly, the junta has sought closer ties with China, as well as Russia and Turkey.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-09-09

UN committee alarmed by 'experiments on disabled' in North Korea

The panel voiced concern about reports of women with disabilities being subjected to forced sterilization and forced abortion.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-09-05

G20 summit comes to Africa, a historic first

This year's summit in Johannesburg offers a unique opportunity for countries to unite in the face of shared challenges.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-08-27

China's illicit gold push reshapes global mining, fuels environmental destruction: report

Gold-rich nations accuse China of enabling resource theft and ignoring requests to help crack down on syndicates, an investigation by the newspaper found.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-08-26

Taiwan's peace and stability are critical for the region

While China's military buildup and Taiwan's preparations dominate headlines, the focus must shift to preventing conflict.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-08-25

China's triangular diplomacy: Expanding influence through multilateralism

China is turning to multilateral cooperation frameworks to expand its diplomatic and regional influence.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-08-22

Iranian and Russian science infrastructure: Fragile institutions crippled by deadly consequences

Crumbling institutions are making missile and nuclear programs in these countries more dangerous, not less.

Tokyo is not discarding its post-war caution. It is adapting it to a region where missiles, maritime pressure and economic exposure now shape national security.

Global Issues 2025-08-19

Cambodia and Thailand ceasefire: A step toward regional stability

Peace offers an opportunity to rebuild trust and focus on shared interests between the two countries.