Is Japan Leaving Pacifism Behind?
Japanese post-war pacifism reached its pinnacle in 1976. That year, the Miki Takeo administration adopted …
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Philippine President Warns of Countermeasures in Response to Chinese Aggression at Sea
The Philippine president said Thursday that his government would take action against what he called …
Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions
Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Thursday in a move that effectively abolishes the monitoring by …
Now That It’s a Reality, Does Taiwan Still Back Extended Military Conscription?
Firing rifles in different positions, crawling forward in simulated scenarios filled with explosions, evacuating wounded …
Proactive Pacifism, Arms Exports, and Japan’s Quest to Be ‘One of the Good Guys’
Japanese pacifism runs deep. It is embedded in the Japanese Constitution. War-renouncing Article 9 is …
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
On March 22, 2024, four masked men wielding automatic weapons opened fire on concertgoers at …
Australia’s Smart Investment in Its Naval Fleet
In February, Australia announced that it plans to dramatically increase the size of its navy …
Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea
As Philippine-China tensions continue near the Second Thomas Shoal, Taiwan is now facing its own …