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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 2024-10-18

NATO demonstrates cohesive nuclear deterrence posture with Steadfast Noon

Russian officials increasingly are leaning on nuclear saber-rattling in an effort to dissuade NATO allies and partners from further intervening in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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 2024-09-30

Russia's latest Sarmat ICBM test ends in catastrophic failure

For over six years, the Sarmat missile has been central to Russia's nuclear arsenal modernization. In September, evidence suggests one blew up at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.

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 2024-09-27

China launches intercontinental missile into Pacific in rare test, rattling neighbors

Japan expressed 'serious concern' about the test and New Zealand said it was 'an unwelcome and concerning development.'