Trump says he ordered Pentagon to sharply reduce U.S.–South Korea drills, putting regional deterrence—and Japan’s planning—in focus
August 17, 2026
26
Iran Ties Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to U.S. Compensation as Oman Talks Advance; Japan Weighs Energy Risk
August 9, 2026
39
Philippines Slams China Daily’s ‘Monkey’ Post as Sea Ruling Turns 10; Japan Backs Rule of Law
July 17, 2026
125
Iran and Oman Weigh “Service Fees” in the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Objects as Japan Monitors Its Energy Lifeline
June 25, 2026
88
Iran’s Guards Claim Hormuz ‘Re-Closure’ After Israel–Hezbollah Flare-Up; U.S. Disputes Blockade as Japan Weighs Energy Risk
June 21, 2026
97
Pentagon touts crippling blows to Iran’s defense industry as Hormuz standoff hardens—implications for Japan’s energy security
March 14, 2026
220
Middle East Regime Change Remains a Graveyard for U.S. Policy—Trump’s Rhetoric Returns, and Why Japan Cares
March 3, 2026
217
NYT: Trump Weighs “Two-Step” Iran Strikes as Geneva Nuclear Talks Near, Raising Stakes for Japan’s Energy Security
February 23, 2026
225
Iran Warns U.S. Against Any “Limited Strike” as Act of Aggression — Japan Watches Risks to Energy Lifelines
February 23, 2026
207
Philippines Rejects China’s ‘Jobs at Risk’ Warning as Intimidation; Stakes Rise for Japan and the Indo‑Pacific
February 17, 2026
201
Philippines to File Diplomatic Protest After Chinese Water Cannon Injures Fishermen in South China Sea
December 16, 2025
205
Tokyo and Washington close ranks after Chinese jet’s radar “illumination” in call between Koizumi and Hegseth
December 12, 2025
317
Beijing Demands Retraction After Japan’s Takaichi Says Taiwan Crisis Could Trigger Collective Self-Defense
November 14, 2025
475
Japan's Military Shifts Focus: Largest-Ever Joint Drills Signal New Defense Era
October 20, 2025
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