Japan/Economic Security Law
A government & policy bill or law page covering what it does, status and stage, who supports and opposes and timeline, alongside the 23 reports filed on it
Japan's Updated FOIP Initiative Focuses on
Japan's updated 2026 Indo-Pacific plan shifts from philosophy to practical cooperation with ASEAN on maritime security, critical minerals, and energy...
Japan's North Korea Diplomacy Stalled by
Japan's inability to hold summit-level talks with North Korea for over two decades is rooted in the unresolved abduction issue and a bureaucratic...
Japan's Muted Reaction to U.S.-South Korea
Japan has given a muted public response to the U.S. decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, but analysts see the move...
Japan Faces AI-Driven Chinese Disinformation
Japan’s Ministry of Defense released its 2026 Defense White Paper, highlighting Chinese AI-powered information operations targeting Japanese society...
Japan Proposes IP Safeguards for AI Training
Japan’s Cabinet Office has drafted a new Principle-Code to guide generative-AI firms on intellectual-property protection, transparency, and...
Implications of the Mecca Pact for India
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye has sparked concern in India's strategic circles, with the government...
Japan Seeks to Become Indonesia's Primary Strategic Partner
Japan is increasing its efforts to become Indonesia's primary strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on defense, energy, and...
Myanmar Military Chief Visits Thailand to Expand Security Ties
Myanmar's military chief Ye Win Oo has begun a three-day visit to Thailand aimed at expanding security cooperation between the two countries
Putin's Visit to Disputed Island Escalates Japan-Russia Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup Island has further strained relations between Japan and Russia, with both sides trading barbs over...
US ICC Sanctions Pose a Test for Japan
The US sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Akane Tomoko pose a significant challenge for Japan, which has been a strong...
India-Japan Defense Technology Cooperation Hinges on Industrial Endurance
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro's visit to India highlights the importance of industrial endurance in defense technology cooperation...
Japan's Defense Enhancements: A Strategic Response to Regional Challenges
Japan's efforts to strengthen its Self-Defense Forces are driven by regional security concerns, particularly China's military buildup and North...
Xi Jinping Reframes Jiang Zemin’s Legacy to Align with ‘New Era’ Ideology
In a speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, Xi Jinping recast the former leader’s tenure as a foundational period for...
South Korea's Nuclear Dilemma
South Korea faces a growing nuclear threat from North Korea and a decreasing reliability of the United States as a security guarantor, leading to a...
Cambodia's Security State: From Scam Empire to Authoritarian Control
Cambodia's ruling families have leveraged a crackdown on online scams to boost their military might, seize billions of dollars' worth of real estate...
Why Kim Jong Un Might Seek Another Summit with Trump
Despite North Korea's strengthened position, Kim Jong Un may have strategic reasons to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump again, including...
Allies' Military AI Systems Face Interoperability Challenges
As militaries around the world adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the question of interoperability between different AI systems has become a...
Thailand Denies Reports of Using Security Cooperation as Tariff Leverage in US Trade Talks
Thailand's government has denied reports that it plans to use military and security cooperation as leverage in its ongoing trade negotiations with...
China Normalizes Presence in Waters East of Taiwan Amid Boundary Negotiations
China is normalizing its law enforcement presence in the waters east of Taiwan, following the announcement of boundary negotiations between Japan and...
Indonesia’s Transgender Community Faces Rising Repression Under New Security Policy
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s 2025 decree labeling LGBTQ+ culture as a national security threat has coincided with a surge in violent...
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye Forge Collective Defense Pact in Mecca
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye signed the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement to enhance collective security against aggression, raising questions...
Parliamentary Committee Calls for a Full-Scale Indian Polar Strategy
A recent report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs says India’s current approach to the Arctic and Antarctic is insufficient...
Taiwan Protests Indonesia's Naval Exercise with China in its Exclusive Economic Zone
Taiwan has called on Indonesia to clarify its participation in a joint naval exercise with China in waters east of Taiwan, which took place in...