U.S. and NATO take firm line ahead of Russia talks on Ukraine – The Japan Times
With unusual bluntness, the top U.S. diplomat accused Russia of "gaslighting" the world by alleging provocations by Ukraine and vowed that talks would focus on...
World passes 300 million COVID cases as omicron breaks records – The Japan Times
In the past seven days, 34 countries have recorded their highest number of weekly cases since the start of the pandemic, including 18 nations in...
Sidney Poitier, who paved the way for Black actors in film, dies at 94 – The Japan Times
Poitier, who established himself as Hollywood’s first Black matinee idol, died Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 94.Read More
Exciting translations and books about Japan to bookmark for 2022 – The Japan Times
From Yoko Tawada’s “Scattered All Over the Earth” to Sayaka Murata’s “Life Ceremony,” this year’s new releases are sure to brighten up your 2022.Read More
Blinken warns Russia ahead of talks on Ukraine – Defense News (Global)
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that the west is ready to respond “forcefully” if Russia steps up its aggression. Read More
Toward a Quadrilateral Intelligence Sharing Network? – The Diplomat
Is the time ripe for the U.S. to formalize an intelligence-sharing network with Quad partners Australia, Japan, and India?Read More
China and Greenland: Debunking the ‘Debt Trap’ Scenario – The Diplomat
Postulating a Chinese debt-trap scenario for Greenland runs counter to existing evidence, including Greenland’s trade interests, Denmark’s ongoing policies, and the growing role of the...
Another North Korean “Hypersonic” Missile? – 38 North
Information to Date (Source: Rodong Sinmun) On January 5, the South Korean and Japanese governments reported that North Korea had launched a ballistic missile. The...
Some Say Politics at Play in Djokovic Detention in Australia – The Diplomat
"No one is above these rules," Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.Read More
The North Korean Economy in 2021 and 2022: Muddling Through With Few Options – 38 North
(Source: KCNA) What was the state of the North Korean economy in 2021, and where is it headed in 2022? The Central Committee plenary report...