Derek Grossman,Professor, University of Southern California On March 9, U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge “Bridge” Colby, met with Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. who was visiting the United Nations in New York. Colby remarked that he was pleased to have discussed “the vital importance of the U.S.-Philippine alliance and how to make it even stronger.” …
John Jacobs, PhDAnalyst, NSBT Japan On March 6, a security committee from Japan’s ruling coalition submitted its proposal to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to revise the implementation guidelines for the country’s Three Principles on the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, aiming to relax key restrictions on the export of weapon systems.In a press release,[1] the committee, comprising m…
Derek Grossman,Professor, University of Southern California One of the most serious China-Japan diplomatic crises in recent years unfolded in November after Chinese officials reacted strongly to remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who told lawmakers that a contingency over Taiwan stemming from a Chinese attack on Taiwan could, in the worst-case scenario, “constitute a survival-thr…
Derek Grossman,Professor, University of Southern California Japan appears poised to elect its first female prime minister in the coming days—truly an historic achievement. However, the brand of foreign policy espoused by Takaichi Sanae may create heartburn across much, if not most, of Northeast Asia. Takaichi—a staunch conservative who fashions herself as Japan’s Margaret Thatcher—now leads t…
Stephen Rana Mbus | Training Manager, Next Peak Pty Ltd28 June 2025 IntroductionThis article marks the first in a series examining modern military training systems through the lens of evidence-based practice and operational relevance. The series aims to offer practical and theoretical insights into how foundational combat training can be adapted to meet the demands of contemporary warfare. Milita…
Deciphering the Consecutive North Korean Missile Launches Journalist, Senior Researcher, Future Engineering Research Institute; Former Editorial Writer, Asahi ShimbunKuniichi Tanida The 1950 Korean War began with an early morning torrent of more than 150 T34 tanks into Seoul. If the Korean War of 1950 were to occur again, would it be sparked by an exchange of missile attacks overhead? North …
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