Beijing may reckon it has underestimated Western backbone, the difficulties of seizing Taiwan, cost as measured in lives, economic and reputational harm to China.
“They have an idea to rebuild the Soviet Union, but we do not want to return to the USSR. We see our future as a free...
Russian teams and athletes have been isolated and sanctioned. Major events have also been moved out of Russia or canceled as the sports world takes a...
“We will show that a reckless act of violence comes with a huge price.” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, on February 27.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “shakes the foundation of the world order. It is unacceptable, and we strongly condemn it” ーPrime Minister Fumio Kishida.
The Putin administration, using its toughened media controls, has Russian media broadcasting stories to increase bias against Japan in the Northern Territories dispute.
Some Western politicians have been suggesting that unless the world stands up to Russia, it could give China a chance to expand its influence in Asia,...
“The doping of children is evil and unforgivable, and doctors, coaches…found to have provided performance enhancing drugs…should be in prison.” —WADA President Witold Banka
Western nations and Japan must stand shoulder to shoulder in implementing meaningful sanctions until Russia backs off.
Although separated by over 8000 km, Japan and the Nordic region share in common their interest in the Arctic and their security dynamics with Russia as...
It is time for a new tactic based on joining forces with Western allies to realize the return of Japan’s Northern Territories from Russia’s unlawful control.
Taking strict sanctions in the event Ukraine is invaded sends a signal to China that it must not disturb the status quo on Taiwan and the...