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Nov 05, 2025
【#1309】Significant Japan-U.S. Rare Earth Cooperation around Minami-Torishima
Takashi Arimoto ー Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump at their meeting on October 28 agreed to create a framework for stable procurement of critical minerals and rare earths. Through ministerial discussions, Japan and the United States will select specific rare earth mining, smelting, and .... ＜Read more＞
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Nov 05, 2025
【#1308】PLA Prioritizes New-Domain Forces and Practical Training in New Plan
Maki Nakagawa ー The Chinese Communist Party adopted the Central Committee recommendations that set the basic course for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee, which ended on October 23. The defense-related part of the recommendations placed greater emphasis than those for the 14th plan five years ago on strengthening new-domain forces, .... ＜Read more＞

‘Assessing the Trump Administration: an unprecedented, immediate decision’
- Jul 11, 2025 ー On June 27, Mr. Fred Fleitz, Co-President of the Washington Global Strategy Group (WGSG), who served as Chief of Staff and Executive Director of the National Security Council in the first Trump administration, visited our office.

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in JAPAN Forward
- Jun 09, 2025 ー On Jun 9, THE JAPAN Forward published an analysis article titled “JINF Report: Is China's Senkaku Takeover Ever Closer?”.

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in Yomiuri Shimbun / THE JAPAN NEWS
- May 07, 2025 ー On May 2, THE JAPAN NEWS published an analysis article titled “China Building Ship That Could Be Used Against Taiwan; Satellites Spot Dual-Use Vessel about 200 Meters Long”. This article was already published in Japanese at Yomiuri Shimbun. The purpose of “Comprehensive Security Project” is to analyze information on changes in the security environment surrounding Japan using satellite images as one of the tools, so that every citizen can recognize threats to Japan in a tangible manner. Please see below for the details May 2, 2025 THE JAPAN NEWS “Click image to read the article, online.”

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in Yomiuri Shimbun / THE JAPAN NEWS
- Mar 25, 2025 ー On Mar. 24, THE JAPAN NEWS published an analysis article titled “Think Tank Suspects Delay in Attack Plan Against Taiwan; China’s Xi Orders Military to Make Up Delay in 5-Year Plan”. This article was already published in Japanese at Yomiuri Shimbun. The purpose of “Comprehensive Security Project” is to analyze information on changes in the security environment surrounding Japan using satellite images as one of the tools, so that every citizen can recognize threats to Japan in a tangible manner. Please see below for the details March 24, 2025 THE JAPAN NEWS “Click image to read the article, online.”

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in Yomiuri Shimbun / THE JAPAN NEWS
- Mar 04, 2025 ー On Mar. 3, THE JAPAN NEWS published an analysis article titled “China Increases Bases with Missiles Capable of Striking All of Japan; Satellite Images Show Possibility of Further Facilities in Future”. This article was already published in Japanese at Yomiuri Shimbun. The purpose of “Comprehensive Security Project” is to analyze information on changes in the security environment surrounding Japan using satellite images as one of the tools, so that every citizen can recognize threats to Japan in a tangible manner. Please see below for the details March 3, 2025 THE JAPAN NEWS “Click image to read the article, online.”

The 12th "Kokkiken Japan Study Award"

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【#1307】Hopes and Challenges for New LDP-led Coalition
Kiyofumi Iwata ー The establishment of a coalition government between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party provides a historic opportunity to restore Japan under conservative philosophy, raising expectations for a reformist conservative government capable of implementing policies that step into the very foundations of the nation.

【#1306】Trump Told Abductee Families “We Will Do Everything”
Tsutomu Nishioka ー On October 28, family members of victims abducted by North Korea met with U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit to Japan. Participating in the meeting were 14 members of nine families, including abduction victim Megumi Yokota’s mother, Sakie, her younger brother and leader of the family association,