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

China Criticizes Japan’s Debate on Three Non‑Nuclear Principles at Hiroshima Anniversary, Raising Tensions Over Deterrence and History

August 9, 2026 35

Report: Unidentified Chinese Visitor Toured Henoko With Okinawa Peace Group as Veteran Shanghai Scholar Courted Activists; Questions Raised Over United Front Tactics

July 30, 2026 87

China and Russia Align on “Fair International Order,” Issue Rare Direct Criticism of Japan’s Defense Buildup

May 21, 2026 108

Pentagon touts crippling blows to Iran’s defense industry as Hormuz standoff hardens—implications for Japan’s energy security

March 14, 2026 220

Six Dead in U.S. KC-135 Crash During Iran Operation; CENTCOM Rules Out Hostile or Friendly Fire

March 14, 2026 228

Rubio Briefs ‘Gang of Eight’ on U.S.-Israel Operation Against Iran, Citing ‘Imminent Threat’ and Legal Compliance

March 3, 2026 263

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

Sumitomo Corporation Employee Arrested over Alleged Yokosuka Base Intrusion; Police Probe Forged ID and Stated Motive of “Admiration”

February 20, 2026 304

U.S. Plans Full Syria Pullout Within Two Months as Trump Team Shifts to Diplomacy and Aid—Implications for Japan

February 19, 2026 205

Analyst: Party paper’s ‘Xi’ typo stokes talk of turmoil as Beijing hardens its line on Japan

February 19, 2026 338

Japan Files Formal Protest Over Chinese Foreign Minister’s Remarks at Munich Security Conference

February 17, 2026 312

Trump Says Decision on Taiwan Arms Sales Coming Soon After Call with Xi; Tokyo Watches Closely

February 17, 2026 211

Japan’s Worst-Case Taiwan Scenario—and the Hidden Factors That Could Stop It

February 16, 2026 463