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Feb 18, 2026
【#1346】S. Korean President Persecuting Activist for Removal of Comfort Woman Statues
Tsutomu Nishioka ー The persecution of an activist who advocates the truth about wartime comfort women is intensifying in South Korea. President Lee Jae Myung took to social media on January 6 and February 1 to harshly criticize Kim Byung Heon, head of the National Action to Abolish the Comfort Women Act, who has been leading .... ＜Read more＞
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Feb 18, 2026
【#1345】Takaichi Should Articulate Japan’s Own Alliance Strategy during U.S. Visit
Kiyofumi Iwata ー The planned Japan-U.S. summit between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump in Washington on March 19 will provide an important opportunity to redefine Japan’s postwar security posture. The National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the Trump administration in December and the National Defense Strategy (NDS) in January demonstrated a historic t .... ＜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.”

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【#1344】Old Media Should Not Interfere with Japan’s Revitalization
Hideo Tamura ー Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to an explosive victory in the House of Representatives general election on February 8. However, there is still a wall she must overcome to go ahead with her “responsible and active fiscal policies.” That is the old media that adheres to fiscal austerity.

【#1343】Takaichi Should Press Ahead with Constitutional Amendment
Takashi Arimoto ー In the House of Representatives election on February 8, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi achieved a historic victory by winning a record number of seats. Now that she has gained a mandate from the people, she is expected to move forward to solve pending issues.