Japan’s National Security Strategy & the Two Koreas
Japan must remain vigilant to North Korea’s activities and reinstate relations with South Korea.
Heightened Sense of Crisis: China & Taiwan in Japan’s New National Security Strategy
Japan’s reason for announcing a remarkably new strategy is nothing less than a sense of crisis regarding the current situation in the region.
Tehran is Overdue & Ill-prepared for a Massive Earthquake
As the world focuses on helping survivors of the massive quake that hit Turkey and Syria, Iran’s capital, Tehran, is vulnerable to an even worse disaster.
Munich Security Conference Loses Value as a Venue for Dialogue Among Foes
Big international gatherings like the Munich Security Conference used to be venues for dialogue among adversaries, but that is not the case this year.
Japan-India Security Cooperation: Progress Without Drama
Japan’s security cooperation with India can be expected to steadily deepen under the new Japanese National Security Strategy.
Gulf Views on Syria: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, & Qatar
The third “Syria Series” roundtable activity of Stimson’s MENA Program shed light on shifting policies and priorities of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar in relation to the Syrian war.
What Iran’s Purchase of Russian Jets Means for Regional Security
After a long period of speculation about new arms purchases by Iran, decisions have finally been made. According to various media reports, Iran has decided to modernize its air fleet and will receive 24 new Su-35 jets from Russia, with deliveries expected to start in the middle of 2023. Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid […]
A Common-sense Policy on Iran
Nearly six months after protests erupted in Iran following the beating death in police custody of a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman, Mahsa Jina Amini, the Islamic Republic of Iran is severely shaken but still in power. More than 500 protestors have died at the hands of security forces, thousands have been arrested,four have been executed, […]