Japan Institute for National Fundamentals

2026.04.08 (Wed)

【#1360】Defense Ministry Should Fully Explain Counterstrike Deployment

April 6, 2026 　 On March 31, the Japanese Defense Ministry deployed the Type 25 Surface-to-Ship Guided Missile (an improved version of the Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Guided Missile) to the Ground Self-...

2026.01.14 (Wed)

【#1331】Venezuela Strike Lowers China’s Taiwan Barrier

January 13, 2026 　 On January 3, the United States launched a military attack on Venezuela, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and taking them to New York. The Trump administ...

2025.12.18 (Thu)

【#1324】Quick Protests and Public Announcements Can Deter Chinese Military

December 15, 2025 　 On December 6, J-15 fighter jets launched from the Chinese Navy’s aircraft carrier Liaoning illuminated Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighters with radar on two separate o...

2025.12.17 (Wed)

【#1322】Time Has Come for Japan to Seriously Consider Nuclear Deterrence Strategy

December 15, 2025 　 The U.S. National Security Strategy, released on December 4, emphasizes the “America First” principle that gives top priority to U.S. interests. It tarnishes the image of the Uni...

2025.10.01 (Wed)

【#1291】Lackluster Leadership Race Insults the Public

September 29, 2025 　 The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s current leadership race remains lackluster. This is due to two main reasons. First, the five candidates have prioritized avoiding gaffes, c...

2025.06.25 (Wed)

【#1264】Don’t Allow Terrorist-Sponsoring Nation to Get Nuclear-Armed

June 23, 2025 　 In the early hours of June 22 (Iranian time), the U.S. military forces attacked Iranian nuclear facilities at three locations. Although the extent of the damage is not clear as of no...

2025.06.18 (Wed)

【#1261】Denying China: Fortifying Second Island Chain

June 16, 2025 　 On June 7, a J-15 fighter jet launched from the Chinese Navy’s aircraft carrier Shandong made an unusual approach toward a P-3C patrol aircraft of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense For...

2024.09.03 (Tue)

【#1175】Develop Legislation to Respond Resolutely to Airspace Violations

September 2, 2024 　 On August 26, a Chinese Y-9 intelligence-gathering aircraft violated Japan’s territorial airspace near the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture for about two minutes. This was th...

2024.08.29 (Thu)

【#1171】LDP Presidential Hopefuls Should Talk about Views on National Security

August 26, 2024 　 Twelve lawmakers have so far put their names forward for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election in September. As long as the LDP remains the ruling party, its ...

2024.05.16 (Thu)

【#1145】Establish Deterrence Strategy Invulnerable to Nuclear Intimidation

May 13, 2024 　 On May 6, ahead of the anniversary of the victory over Germany in World War II, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had begun preparations for drills simulating the use of ...