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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 2025-11-06

Weak borders, global risks: How failing infrastructure fuels crime, conflict

From Africa to South America and Asia, the lack of robust border infrastructure is not just a logistical challenge, it is a direct threat to national and regional security.

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 2025-10-17

Why strategic deterrence is a global responsibility

Strategic deterrence, when pursued responsibly, can serve as a powerful tool for maintaining peace and stability.

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 2025-10-14

The deadly cost of influencer fame: How criminal glorification fuels violence

Social media platforms, particularly TikTok, have become fertile ground for criminal organizations to recruit and glorify their activities.

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 2025-10-09

Nearshoring is not a silver bullet for tariffs

When nearshoring is driven by tariff avoidance rather than genuine economic strategy, it creates more problems than it solves.

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 2025-10-02

'Bridges to nowhere': How infrastructure gaps undermine national defense, economic growth

The gaps are symbolic of the missed opportunities and systemic failures that keep millions trapped in cycles of poverty and insecurity.

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 2025-09-30

Huawei's reliability crisis: Reports of equipment failures push industry to Western alternatives

Reports from tech companies highlight a pattern of unreliability of Huawei equipment that extends beyond minor technical glitches to potentially dangerous failures.

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 2025-09-26

Responsible nations must reject nuclear escalation

A defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is being framed as a deterrent, but the inclusion of nuclear capabilities in such agreements sets a troubling precedent.

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 2025-09-25

From data to defense: The global impact of Continental Internet Exchanges

CIEs are more than just technical achievements, they are catalysts for social and economic transformation and national security.

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 2025-09-23

Why global politics is far from static

The narrative of a drifting West clinging to outdated institutions ignores the adaptability and resilience of democratic systems.

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 2025-09-22

The world can't accept North Korea's nuclear normalization

Chinese President Xi Jinping's warm reception of North Korea's leader in Beijing, coupled with the omission of denuclearization from their summit's official statements, suggests a quiet but significant shift in China's approach.