Japan Institute for National Fundamentals
https://jinf.jp/
Speaking Out
Apr 02, 2025
【#1239】Trump’s High-Tariff Guns Shooting Allies
Hideo Tamura ー The U.S. Trump 2.0 administration’s high-tariff guns, including an additional 25% tariff on auto imports, are taking on the semblance of indiscriminate shooting. High tariffs are certainly effective against China that takes advantage of the global free trade system for dumping exports. Shooting Japan and other Western .... ＜Read more＞
Speaking Out
Apr 02, 2025
【#1238】Ishiba Should Warn Withdrawal from Farm Import Concession
Masahiko Hosokawa ー U.S. President Donald Trump announced on March 26 that an additional 25% tariff will be imposed from April 3 on all imported autos including those from Japan. Given Japan’s auto exports to the United States at about 6 trillion yen (about $40b), the additional tariff will exert an enormous impact on the Japanese economy .... ＜Read more＞

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 […]

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in Sankei Shimbun / JAPAN Forward
- Jan 14, 2025 ー On Jan. 14, the JAPAN Forward published an analysis article titled “China’s ICBM Progress Marks a New Phase in Nuclear Competition”. This article was already published in Japanese on Jan. 9 at Sankei 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 14, 2025 JAPAN Forward “Click image to read the article, online.”

Comprehensive Security Project: Analysis Article in Sankei Shimbun / JAPAN Forward
- Sep 17, 2024 ー In April of this year, the Japan Institute for National Fundamentals (JINF) launched the “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. On Sep 16, the JAPAN Forward published an analysis article titled “Chinese Naval Base Expansion Near Senkakus a New Concern”. This article was already published in Japanese on Aug.18 at Sankei Shimbun. Please see below for the details 　 […]

Speaking outArchives

【#1237】Japan Should Develop Taiwan Strategy Quickly
Kiyofumi Iwata ー The U.S. national security strategy is undergoing a tectonic shift under the Trump administration. Washington has made conspicuous moves to withdraw from Europe, including beginning to consider relinquishing the post of Supreme Allied Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a post the United States has

【#1236】North Korea Building Nuclear Submarine
Tsutomu Nishioka ー North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected an “important shipyard” to check the construction of a “nuclear strategic guided missile submarine,” according to the Rodong Sinmun, the official organ of the ruling Korean Workers’ Party, and other North Korean media on March 8. North Korea has set a goal of building a