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Jun 25, 2026
【#1381】U.S. Changes Provide Opportunity for Japan
Yoshiko Sakurai ー The memorandum of understanding on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire underscored the United States’ political defeat. Despite overwhelming Iran with unparalleled military power, the Wall Street Journal criticized the MOU as resulting from “a position of U.S. weakness,” influenced by “fear of high oil prices and a falling stock .... ＜Read more＞
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Jun 25, 2026
【#1380】Government Should Ask BOJ to Be Consistent with National Policy
Hideo Tamura ー On June 16, the Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1%, the highest level in 31 years, and is poised to raise rates further. If interest rate hikes get ahead of still‑fragile demand, the economy could stagnate. That, in turn, would dampen economic revitalization that the Sanae .... ＜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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【#1379】Don’t Let U.S. Withdraw from Asia
Kiyofumi Iwata ー The Iran War, for which a 60-day ceasefire agreement has been reached for the time being, has laid bare the strategic contradictions of the U.S. Trump administration. While giving priority to the Western Hemisphere, centered on the North and South American continents, the administration has been deeply drawn

【#1378】For What Purpose Did Xi Visit Pyongyang?
Tsutomu Nishioka ー On June 8-9, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The visit came as their interests aligned to some extent. Kim wanted a Chinese military intervention in the event of an attack from the United States, while Xi sought North Korea’s military cooperation in preparation for an invasion of Taiwan.