Modi’s visit to Tokyo this week has pushed India–Japan defense cooperation into a new era. At the heart of the trip lies the decision to update the Declaration on Security Cooperation—a pact first signed in…
A Major Legal Blow to Trump-Era Trade Policy On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a 7–4 decision that strikes at the foundation of Trump’s global tariff program.…
When the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) unveiled its new “Africa hometowns” initiative earlier this month, the aim appeared straightforward and hopeful: link Japanese regional cities with African nations through cultural exchange, business cooperation, and…
On August 29, 2025, the US closed the door on one of the most consumer-friendly rules in its import system: the de minimis exemption. For decades, this policy let Americans order goods worth up to…
On September 3, Beijing will stage one of its most consequential military parades in decades, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. China has hosted similar spectacles before, but this year’s…
When the Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales sailed into Tokyo Bay this week, it did more than drop anchor. It made history. For the first time, a foreign aircraft carrier docked in Japan—a striking…
Israeli military strikes on Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood have left at least 63 people dead. This marks one of the deadliest single assaults in recent weeks. The operation, described by Israel as a push against…
When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stepped into the summit room in Tokyo, the scene carried profound symbolism. After 17 years of silence in joint declarations, the two countries…
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has entered a devastating new phase. A United Nations–linked investigation has concluded that Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid deliveries have significantly contributed to a famine now unfolding in Gaza City…
