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Jan 28, 2026
【#1341】North Korean Abduction Issue behind Lower House Dissolution
Tsutomu Nishioka ー One of the major purposes of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decision to dissolve the House of Representatives for a general election in the middle of winter was to a make progress on the abduction issue with North Korea. There is a possibility that Takaichi will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the first .... ＜Read more＞
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Jan 28, 2026
【#1340】U.S. National Defense Strategy Puts Japan’s Resolve to the Test
Kiyofumi Iwata ー The U.S. Department of Defense issued the National Defense Strategy (NDS) on January 23. The Pentagon’s priorities identified in the NDS are (1) U.S. homeland defense, (2) deterrence of China in the Indo-Pacific, (3) increased burden-sharing with U.S. allies and partners, and (4) a supercharge for the U.S. defense .... ＜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.”

The 12th "Kokkiken Japan Study Award"

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【#1339】Ruling Overlooks Significant Social Impact of Abe Assassination
Yasuyuki Takai ー The Nara District Court sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment for shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to death. I believe the sentence should have been the maximum penalty, but given that prosecutors had sought life imprisonment, the ruling can only be regarded as appropriate.

【#1338】Growth of Pro-Constitutional Revision Forces Needed in General Election
Takashi Arimoto ー The House of Representatives election was officially announced on January 27, with voting and ballot counting to take place on February 8. It is desirable for forces advocating constitutional amendment and stronger deterrence to gain seats in the election to promptly respond to what is widely described