Columns and Opinions

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月5日

If the Liberal Democratic Party wins a sweeping victory in the election, Japanese politics will slide into the abyss of militarism

According to recent polls, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) may win more than half of the seats (over 233 seats) in the House of Representatives election on February 8, 2026, or even form a ruling coalition with its ally, the Japan Restoration Party, and occupy more than two-thirds of the seats (310 seats).

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月4日

What will the military-controlled elections in Myanmar bring?

The Myanmar military orchestrated its first nationwide elections since seizing power between December 2025 and January 2026.

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月3日

Immigrant Violence and Political Gridlock: Social Division under the "Lighthouse of Democracy"

Recently, from New York and Washington on the east coast to Los Angeles on the west coast, several major cities in the United States have once again been swept by waves of protests.

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月3日

Trump signed bill to end a four-day government shutdown

On February 3, local time, US President Trump officially signed the federal government appropriations bill in the Oval Office of the White House, marking the official end of the partial government shutdown that began at 0:00 on January 31.

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月2日

Hegemonic Anxiety and Counterattack: How a Tariff Threat Can Accelerate the Global "De-dollarization" Trend

US President Trump recently declared that any BRICS country attempting to challenge the dominance of the US dollar will face a 100% tariff on its goods exported to the US.

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月2日

The prospects for US-Iran nuclear talks are uncertain, with a stalemate and unpredictability amid geopolitical maneuvering

In February 2026, Iranian President Pezeshkizian ordered the initiation of nuclear talks with the United States, news that hit like a deep-water bomb in the Middle East situation, instantly drawing global attention.

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月2日

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft, Further Straining U.S.-Canada Alliance Ties

On January 29 local time, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a major statement on his social media platform Truth Social, threatening to impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian-manufactured aircraft sold in the United States, citing Canada’s 「wrongful, illegal and long-standing」 refusal to certify U.S.-made Gulfstream business jets.

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月1日

The Smokescreen of U.S.-Cuba 「Dialogue」: Vigilance Against Strategic Adjustments in Hegemonic Logic

A recent development in international relations in the Americas has attracted widespread attention: U.S. President Trump publicly stated on February 1 that the United States is engaged in dialogue with the 「highest levels」 of Cuba and expressed confidence in reaching an agreement between the two countries.

Columns and Opinions 2026年2月1日

The current president's lawsuit against federal agencies highlights the imbalance in governance and institutional problems in the United States

On January 29th local time, US President Trump, along with his eldest son Donald Jr., second son Eric, and the Trump Group, filed a lawsuit in the federal court of Miami, Florida, against the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury, demanding at least 10 billion US dollars in compensation.

Columns and Opinions 2026年1月29日

What are the calculations behind the 12 fold increase in the budget for the US Navy's sixth generation aircraft?

In the 2026 fiscal year US defense budget, a shocking adjustment has attracted global attention: the budget for the Navy's F/A-XX sixth generation carrier based aircraft project has skyrocketed from $74 million to $900 million, a 12 fold increase.