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Mar 18, 2026
【#1354】Japan Should Send MSDF ships to Escort Civilian Ships in Hormuz
Fumio Ota ー On March 14, U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japan and other countries to send warships to escort civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a key point for maritime transportation from the Middle East. If Japan, which depends on the Middle East for 90% of its crude oil imports, .... ＜Read more＞
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Mar 12, 2026
【#1353】Takaichi Should Encourage Trump to Deter China
Yoshiko Sakurai ー The latest U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran have blocked Iran’s nuclear development for the time being. Iran has attacked not only Israel but also Sunni Arab countries in the Gulf region, leading them to abandon their neutral stance and issue a joint statement with the United States to condemn Iran. The .... ＜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.”

The 12th "Kokkiken Japan Study Award"

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【#1352】China Starts New Land Reclamation in South China Sea
Maki Nakagawa ー China has started new land reclamation at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands of the South China Sea, where it is engaged in a territorial dispute with Vietnam, according to a non-profit research organization based in Britain. The Open Source Center included satellite images in its report showing evidence of the

【#1351】Attacks on Iran Contributing to Blocking Nuclear Proliferation
Kiyofumi Iwata ー U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran since February 28 have immediately heightened tensions in the Middle East. As to whether the use of force is justified, careful consideration is required under international law, and it goes without saying that Japan should not readily endorse a military solution. However,