By Kenji Watanabe
Covers the politics of the Indo-Pacific, from Washington DC back to Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei.
Netanyahu's 'Hexagon' Alliance Doctrine Risks Hardening Regional Divides
Netanyahu unveiled a 'hexagon of alliances' linking Israel, India, and Greece against radical axes. The doctrine risks polarizing the region
Iran's Missile Barrage on Israel: A Bid to Redraw Regional Rules
Iran launched missiles at Israel on June 7, its first such attack in two months, following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah target in Beirut
China's HQ-16F Deployment Signals Shift in Taiwan Conflict Planning
China has deployed the HQ-16F surface-to-air missile system to units opposite Taiwan, signaling a shift in defense planning. The system is d
Hegseth's D-Day Speech Sparks Fury Over Migrant Rhetoric in Europe
Pete Hegseth turned a D-Day anniversary speech into a broadside against migrants, calling arrivals on European beaches an 'invasion.' Critic
Ukraine's EU Path: Security Innovation Meets Political Resistance
Ukraine's audacious drone attack on a St. Petersburg oil terminal underscores its emergence as Europe's defense innovation leader. Yet EU ac
The Autopsy of American Empire: Lessons from Britain's Decline
The US war with Iran reveals the limits of American military might, echoing Britain's imperial decline 80 years ago. Economic shifts, includ
US-Europe Rift Over Belarus Policy Hands Putin a Strategic Opening
The US has eased sanctions on Belarus in exchange for political prisoner releases, while the EU maintains a tougher stance. This mismatch al
Russia and Ukraine Escalate Air War: Drone and Missile Strikes Intensify
Russia has launched its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine since late 2025, but Ukraine is retaliating with effective strikes on M
Russia's Afghan Engagement Risks Repeating Old Strategic Mistakes
Russia is deepening military and economic cooperation with the Taliban, aiming to fill a geopolitical vacuum and secure trade corridors. How
China's Sailless Submarine Signals New Era of Seabed Warfare
China's new sailless submarine, spotted at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, features a streamlined hull and X-form rudders for enhanced stealt
US House Votes to Curb Trump's Iran War Powers, Signaling Republican Rift
The US House voted 215-208 to force President Trump to withdraw from the Iran conflict and require congressional approval for future militar
Satellite Imagery Reveals Israel's Permanent Military Buildup Inside Gaza
Satellite images analyzed by Al Jazeera reveal 40 heavily fortified Israeli military bases built inside Gaza after the October 2025 ceasefir