Japan’s New Defense Doctrine Shows the Indo-Pacific Is Entering a More Dangerous Phase

Japan’s latest defense white paper sends a message that goes well beyond Tokyo’s immediate security concerns: the country increasingly sees the Indo-Pacific as a connected military theatre where China, Russia and North Korea can reinforce one another. The 598-page assessment again identifies China as Japan’s greatest strategic challenge, while warning about growing Chinese military activity…

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Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan, Rescue Efforts Underway

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, triggering widespread damage, power outages and an intensive search-and-rescue operation for people trapped beneath collapsed buildings and inside a heavily damaged shopping mall. Authorities have also been investigating an explosion that occurred at the mall shortly after the quake. Emergency crews, soldiers and firefighters have…

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