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May 13, 2026
【#1369】National Movement to Wage History Wars Launched in South Korea
Tsutomu Nishioka ー On April 30, the New History National Movement to wage history wars was launched in South Korea. Its three co-representatives are Lee Young Hoon, a former professor at Seoul National University who edited and authored the best-selling book “Anti-Japan Tribalism;” Ryu Seok Chun, a former professor at Yonsei .... ＜Read more＞
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May 13, 2026
【#1368】Military Exercise Demonstrating Japan-U.S.-Philippine Cooperation against China
Kiyofumi Iwata ー This year’s multilateral joint military exercise Balikatan, which means “shoulder to shoulder” in the Tagalog language of the Philippines, has turned out far more significant than ever before. A record of more than 17,000 troops from Japan, the United States, and the Philippines at the core, joined by Australia, Canada, .... ＜Read more＞

An article written by Kurosawa was published in Column “Periscpoe” by KIMS
- Feb 25, 2026 ー Researcher Seiji Kurosawa of the Japan Institute for National Fundamentals(JINF) has published his paper “The Changing Face of America: National Guard Deployments and Drug Smuggling Ship Attacks” in the Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy (KIMS).

‘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.”

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【#1367】Insufficient Framework for Constitutional Amendments in Japan
Michio Ezaki ー Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who also serves as the President of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, intends to draw up a proposal for constitutional amendments by next year’s LDP convention. However, it will be difficult for the LDP to build consensus with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party. Regarding

【#1366】Chinese Disinformation to Undermine Japan’s Imperial Family
Yoshiko Sakurai ー Japan’s foundation lies in the imperial family. The imperial family has maintained the male-line imperial lineage for nearly 2,700 years and now it has the 126th emperor. During Japan’s historical milestones such as the Meiji Restoration and during national crises such the defeat in World War II and the 2011