By Kenji Watanabe
Covers the politics of the Indo-Pacific, from Washington DC back to Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei.
Russia's naval campaign targets Ukrainian grain shipping in Black Sea
Russian forces have struck dozens of merchant ships near Odesa, killing sailors and halting grain shipments. The campaign threatens Ukraine'
Israel's Stealth Fighter Ambitions Face Cost and Supply Hurdles
Israel is considering a domestic stealth fighter and drone program to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. But past projects like the Lavi
How Nations Sleepwalk Into War: Lessons From Bull Run to the Gulf
The US-Iran war, now in its sixth month, echoes past conflicts where leaders promised quick victories. From Bull Run to World War I, the pat
Congress stalls on Iran war authorization as conflict deepens
The US House voted 214-208 to direct President Trump to withdraw forces from Iran hostilities unless Congress authorizes them. The Senate bl
Beyond the Skull: Why Terrorists Are Made, Not Born
Terrorism is not written in skulls or bloodlines. Research shows it stems from a quest for significance, with groups like the TTP exploiting
Netanyahu's West Bank land grab accelerates as global focus shifts to Iran
Israel's right-wing government is accelerating settlement expansion and home demolitions in the West Bank. The campaign erodes conditions fo
Canada's GCAP observer status tests limits of diversifying from US defense
Canada has become the first observer nation in the GCAP stealth fighter program, gaining insight without financial commitment. The move refl
North Korea's missile exports to Russia reshape regional security dynamics
North Korea has resumed shipments of KN-23 and KN-24 missiles to Russia, helping replenish Moscow's depleted stocks. The transfers are gener
After Pakistan judge killing, a fight over who claims it
The killing of District and Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar in Mastung, Pakistan, on July 23, 2026, has triggered a battle over who gets c
The Myth of White Australia: Why Nostalgia for a Racist Past Misleads
Pauline Hanson's claim that Gough Whitlam 'opened the floodgates' to migration is historically inaccurate. The White Australia policy was a
Ukraine's Command Shake-Up: Democracy in Action Amid War
Ukraine replaced its top general after public pressure, showcasing democratic adaptability. The standoff over the defense minister post cont
How a Chinese AI Firm Exposed US Military Movements in Near-Real Time
MizarVision, a Hangzhou-based firm, published AI-annotated satellite imagery of US military assets during Operation Epic Fury. The company's