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Sep 03, 2026
【#1399】Maintaining Taiwan’s Status Quo Is in Japan’s National Interests
Kiyofumi Iwata Loss of Taiwan would shake Japan’s foundation If Taiwan comes under Chinese control, Japan’s security environment will irreversibly deteriorate. Located almost at the center of the first island chain connecting Japan to the Philippines, Taiwan serves as a gateway for China to .... <Read more>
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Sep 03, 2026
【#1398】Upholding Rule of Law Remains Pillar of Japanese Diplomacy
Seiji Kurosawa The U.S. Department of State has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and other ICC officials. The sanctions for the first Japanese national to head the ICC include a freeze on her assets in the United States and restrictions on her use of credit cards. The ICC is a permanent .... <Read more>

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【#1397】Make U.S.-N. Korea Summit a Chance to Resolve Abduction Issue
Tsutomu Nishioka The possibility of a U.S.-North Korea summit has emerged. If an agreement is reached on the North Korean nuclear issue, a Japan-North Korea summit may be held, providing a chance to recover Japanese abductees from North Korea. Kim seeks meeting with Trump in Autumn

【#1396】Respond to Russia’s Provocation with Defense Support for Ukraine
Kiyofumi Iwata On August 13, Russian President Vladimir Putin landed on Etorofu Island, part of Japan’s Northern Territories. He thus became the first Russian president to land on the island. On the previous day, Putin visited Sakhalin Oblast for the first time in 13