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When Japan Says It Wants to Be 'Normal,' What Does That Really Mean?
Prime Minister Takaichi's call for Japan to become a 'normal country' has sparked fierce debate. Is this the end of Japanese pacifism, and what does it mean for East Asian security?
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Japan's PM Warns Alliance Would 'Collapse' if US Forces Hit in Taiwan
Japanese PM Takaichi doubles down on controversial Taiwan remarks, saying Japan must act if US forces are attacked. China-Japan relations hit decade low as regional security dynamics shift.
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China's Global Leadership: A Different Path Forward
As Trump's America retreats from global leadership, China approaches the role differently than Western expectations suggest, favoring oblique influence over direct hegemony.
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Ukraine War Enters Its Fourth Year as Peace Talks Loom
As Ukraine-Russia negotiations prepare to resume in February, territorial disputes and military aid shortages complicate the path to peace. What realistic options exist for ending this conflict?
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Israeli Strikes Continue Despite Ceasefire, Lebanese Journalist Killed
Despite the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement, Israeli attacks on Lebanon persist, killing a journalist. Analysis of escalating Middle East tensions under Trump.
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Trump Shifts Immigration Tactics After Minneapolis Shootings Spark Backlash
President Trump replaces hardline border commander after federal agents killed two civilians in Minneapolis, signaling potential shift in nationwide immigration crackdown strategy.
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China Is Winning the Science Race While America Retreats
Multiple Western studies reveal a stark reality: China's focused state support drives tech advancement while US federal funding shrinks. The nation of engineers vs the nation of lawyers.
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Trump Retreats in Minnesota as Border Patrol Chief Gets Axed After Fatal Shootings
Trump removes controversial Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and calls Minnesota governor after two US citizens killed by federal agents during deportation raids.
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When AI Becomes the Hacker's Best Friend: Cyber Attacks Surge 26%
South Korea reported 2,383 cybersecurity breaches in 2025, up 26% from the previous year, as hackers increasingly weaponize AI technologies for more sophisticated attacks targeting education and healthcare sectors.
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Trump Announces Auto Tariff Hike on South Korea as Trade Tensions Resurface
President Trump announced tariff increases on South Korean automobiles, prompting Seoul to reaffirm its commitment to trade agreements. Analysis of the implications for US-Korea trade relations and global supply chains.
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Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on South Korea Over Trade Deal Delays
President Trump warned he'll raise tariffs on Korean cars and pharmaceuticals from 15% to 25% due to legislative delays in ratifying their trade agreement. Alliance under economic pressure.
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Hamas Disarmament Comes with 'Amnesty' - A New Peace Gambit?
US officials hint at amnesty for Hamas fighters who disarm as Gaza ceasefire moves to phase two. Can armed groups transform into political entities through negotiated transitions?