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USFJ creating a central Tokyo office to close distance with Japanese commands
Hana Kusumoto is a reporter/translator who has been covering local authorities in Japan since 2002. She was born in Nagoya, ...
With nod to neighbor Russia, Finland to quit global landmines ban
Quitting the treaty would give Finland more options in adjusting to "changes in the security environment," one leader said.
Finland to exit landmines treaty and hike defense spending given Russia threat, prime minister says
NATO member Finland plans to quit a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and boost defense spending to at least ...
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Japan retools evacuation plan for western island chain in event of emergency or attack
An updated plan recently released by the Japanese government details how and where it will move 120,000 people from the ...
Map Shows Russian Advances: Ukraine War Update March 31
Ukrainian troops are making small gains in Russia's Belgorod region, while Donald Trump has taken a swipe at Vladimir Putin.
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Why Vladimir Putin is afraid of sea cucumbers
Vladivostok, the ‘ruler of the East’, is preparing to celebrate the 165th anniversary of its founding. City Day, as they call ...
Russia’s Reach
President Trump’s disdain for protecting European allies gives Vladimir Putin a fresh opportunity to extend his influence.
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The Authoritarian Roots and Implications of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement
Authoritarian consolidation might have accelerated border deal-making on the paper, but it may also impede deal-making on the ...