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Jun 18, 2025
【#1262】Japan Facing Real National Crisis
Takashi Arimoto ー It’s hard to believe that four former defense ministers attended the meeting that ended up being abominable. I am talking about a meeting of Japan’s National Security Council held on June 13. Regarding Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other targets, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba instructed the relevant .... ＜Read more＞
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Jun 18, 2025
【#1261】Denying China: Fortifying Second Island Chain
Kunio Orita ー On June 7, a J-15 fighter jet launched from the Chinese Navy’s aircraft carrier Shandong made an unusual approach toward a P-3C patrol aircraft of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, which was monitoring the Chinese carrier in the Pacific. The fighter flew as close as approximately 45 meters horizontally and .... ＜Read more＞

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.”

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in Yomiuri Shimbun / THE JAPAN NEWS
- Jan 28, 2025 ー On Jan. 28, THE JAPAN NEWS published an analysis article titled “China May Have Practiced Blocking U.S. Forces in Drill Near Taiwan, Says Japan Institute for National Fundamentals”. This article was already published in Japanese on Jan. 27 at Yomiuri Shimbun. “Comprehensive Security Project” to analyze regional situations through the use of satellite imagery as a new approach to security. The purpose of this 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 January 28, 2025 THE JAPAN NEWS […]

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【#1260】Concerns Over Anti-Japanese Sentiment Under New S. Korean President
Tsutomu Nishioka ー In the South Korean presidential election, Lee Jae Myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected as the new president. He won 49% of the vote, against 41% for Kim Moon So of the conservative People Power Party, which was the ruling party under the previous Yoon Suk Yeol government, and 8% for Lee Jun Seok

【#1259】Leaks on Japan-U.S. Negotiations Damage National Interests
Masahiko Hosokawa ー Japan’s economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa held the fifth round of ministerial tariff negotiations with the United States. For the latest round, he visited Washington for the third straight week, an unusually high frequency. The frequency is not the only thing unusual. The U.S. side is engaged in tariff