Japan hit by political, economic shock waves from Trump tariffs
Japan is experiencing significant political and economic shifts due to tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. These tariffs, aimed at protecting American industries, have
China hikes tariffs on U.S. to 125%, says it will stop there
China has announced a significant increase in tariffs on U.S. goods, raising them to 125%. This decision comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the two
Trump tariffs, Japan’s Ishiba shifts focus from exemptions to trade rules
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has adjusted his message on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, moving from requesting exemptions to voicing concerns about the
China drone activity triggers more Japan SDF jet scrambles
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) have ramped up their response to rising drone activity from China. Recent reports indicate that Chinese drones have been spotted near
China’s 84% tariffs on U.S. take effect as superpower clash intensifies
China has officially implemented retaliatory tariffs as high as 84% on a range of U.S. goods, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute
Trump’s incoherent trade policy will do lasting damage
After the terror, the euphoria. When, on April 9th, President Donald Trump postponed for 90 days the most illogical and destructive of his tariffs, after
Japan Self-Defense Forces crucial in containing historic fires
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) played a central role in containing wildfires in February and March 2025, including Japan’s largest fire in 50 years. JSDF
Exercises with Russia undermine Indonesia’s commitment to international law
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has repeatedly asserted the country’s commitment to a non-aligned foreign policy. But can Indonesia still credibly claim neutrality while tacitly engaging
Australia needs a civilian cyber reserve. State emergency services are the model
Australia should follow international examples and develop a civilian cyber reserve as part of a whole-of-society approach to national defence. By setting up such a
The US harms its image in the Pacific with aid cuts and tariffs
USAID cuts and tariffs will harm the United States’ reputation in the Pacific more than they will harm the region itself. The resilient region will