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A Culture of Submission

A Culture of Submission

After the Iron Curtain bisected Germany in 1949 and Americans directed the nation’s Cold War reconstruction it was a kind of mutilation — on maps, but also in psyches.
05.05.2025

Close the US Military Bases in Asia

Close the US Military Bases in Asia

Trump is looking for ways to save money — an excellent idea given that the U.S. federal budget is hemorrhaging $2 trillion a year. Here’s where to start.
23.04.2025

Using ‘semiconductor iron triangle’ as pledge of allegiance won’t win the game

Using ‘semiconductor iron triangle’ as pledge of allegiance won’t win the game

Recently, former Japanese minister of economy, trade and industry Yasutoshi Nishimura publicly advocated for the so-called "semiconductor iron triangle," promoting trilateral cooperation among the US, Japan, and Taiwan island.
15.04.2025

Distorted view on Japan’s aggression during WWII needs to be corrected

Distorted view on Japan’s aggression during WWII needs to be corrected

In 2025, the world marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War - a moment that should compel us to reflect on the brutal nature of war and to remember the hard-earned lessons of history. Yet at this solemn juncture, recent remarks made by the US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at a memorial service commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II (WWII) have sparked intense controversy.
31.03.2025

Intervention by Japan, EU a destabilizing factor in the S.China Sea

Intervention by Japan, EU a destabilizing factor in the S.China Sea

According to a report of the Japanese media outlet NHK on Monday, Japan and the EU will jointly hold a seminar next week for coast guard officials from five Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines, on how to deal with "gray-zone situations," or situations that fall short of armed attacks.
19.03.2025

Regional countries firmly reject Japan’s daydream of an "Asian NATO"

Regional countries firmly reject Japan’s daydream of an "Asian NATO"

New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to make his diplomatic debut this week at a series of summits related to ASEAN in Vientiane, Laos.
09.10.2024

China commemorates Sep 18 Incident

China commemorates Sep 18 Incident

Japan’s right-turning trend reignites concern among peace lovers worldwide.
19.09.2024

Top Australian-Japanese ministers prepare for war against China

Top Australian-Japanese ministers prepare for war against China

The Australian and Japanese foreign and defence ministers met in Queenscliff, Australia last week for their annual 2+2 summit.
10.09.2024

Frequent leaks, opaque handling greatly tarnish Japan’s reputation as Fukushima dumping marks one year

Frequent leaks, opaque handling greatly tarnish Japan’s reputation as Fukushima dumping marks one year

It has been one year since Japan began dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean despite broad opposition. So far, some 60,000 tons of water from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have been discharged as part of Japan's 30-year program to dump around one million tons of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean
26.08.2024

The Murder of Others

The Murder of Others

The U.S. has had a moral obligation to commemorate Nagasaki, but this year the U.S. refused to mark its murder of innocent Japanese by defending its murder of innocent Palestinians.
14.08.2024

Unit 731 vet exposes crimes of Japanese army

Unit 731 vet exposes crimes of Japanese army

Surviving member of Japanese germ-warfare unit reveals atrocities committed in China.
14.08.2024

Enhanced US-Japan military alliance "puts Tokyo at front line of counterattacks"

Enhanced US-Japan military alliance "puts Tokyo at front line of counterattacks"

Washington’s intention of using Japan as outpost to deter regional countries laid bare.
29.07.2024

Will US defend Japan with nukes or turn it into the line of fire?

Will US defend Japan with nukes or turn it into the line of fire?

The US, which bombed Japan with nuclear weapons, is reportedly about to protect Japan with nuclear weapons.
23.07.2024

NATO's 'globalization' can only accelerate its failure

NATO's 'globalization' can only accelerate its failure

The 2024 NATO Summit kicked off in Washington on July 9, local time. In addition to NATO members, the US also invited representatives from Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand to participate.
12.07.2024

Japan bringing NATO into Asia increases uncertainty to region

Japan bringing NATO into Asia increases uncertainty to region

Concerns over possible arm races in Asia-Pacific grow.
11.07.2024

Japan, Philippines Sign New Military Pact Aimed at China

Japan, Philippines Sign New Military Pact Aimed at China

The US is encouraging regional allies to boost military ties as part of its buildup against China.
09.07.2024

Fukushima's latest power outage sparks international concern

Fukushima's latest power outage sparks international concern

Experts call for global unity to scrutinize Japan's selfish behavior once again.
26.04.2024

Opening the Devil’s Door in Asia-Pacific

Opening the Devil’s Door in Asia-Pacific

New Zealand, Japan and the Philippines are moving towards greater integration with the U.S.-led military bloc in the region.
18.04.2024

US recruits Japan for joint patrols with the Philippines

US recruits Japan for joint patrols with the Philippines

Maneuver to further destabilize region, threaten China's surrounding security.
01.04.2024

AUKUS is crumbling despite much hype surrounding possible expansion

AUKUS is crumbling despite much hype surrounding possible expansion

The ambitious AUKUS, despite the rising voices on its possible expansion, is sinking
20.02.2024

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