G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises Russian threats to nuke Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023
North Korea has fired a flurry of missiles. Experts warn a nuclear test could be next The isolated communist country under Kim Jong Un recently passed a law enshrining the right to use pre-emptive nuclear strikes and making its status as a nuclear-armed nation "irreversible". ABC News · Nov 7, 2022
Okinawa’s Elections Expose Problems With Military Coexistence Okinawa’s role in Japanese security was reinforced by China’s military drills in the Taiwan Strait following U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The News Lens · Oct 6, 2022
Myanmar, Ukraine war shift Japanese policy on refugees The crisis in Myanmar and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have opened Japan’s door a fraction wider. Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2022
Xi tested as Chinese nationalists bristle at Pelosi Taiwan visit China’s Xi Jinping needs to show tough response to Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit without damaging the Chinese economy. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2022
'Terrorism:' Abe killing seen as attack on Japan's democracy Public outrage, handwringing and vows of defiance in media and among political commentators are widespread in Japan following the daylight assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022