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🇺🇸 United States – Story 1 of 2Trump Orders Expansion of Domestic Rare Earth Mining to Counter Chinese ControlsWASHINGTON, D.C. — On December 9, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14322 directing the Department of the Interior to accelerate domestic rare earth mining projects. The order comes in response to China’s December 6 tightening…
🇺🇸 United States – Story 1 of 2Trump Orders Expansion of Domestic Rare Earth Mining to Counter Chinese ControlsWASHINGTON, D.C. — On December 9, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14322 directing the Department of the Interior to accelerate domestic rare earth mining projects. The order comes in response to China’s December 6 tightening…
🇺🇸 United States – Story 1 of 2Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Domestic Semiconductor ProductionWASHINGTON, D.C. — On November 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14318, directing federal agencies to prioritize domestic semiconductor manufacturing amid escalating tensions with China. The order mandates the Department of Commerce and Department of Defense to fast-track…
🇺🇸 United States: Shutdown Hits Day 22 as Trump Refuses to Meet Democrats Until Government ReopensThe U.S. government shutdown entered its 22nd day on October 22, tying the 1995–1996 standoff as the second-longest in history. President Donald Trump reiterated his refusal to meet Democratic leaders until the government is reopened, stating, “I will only meet…
East Asia is grappling with dual crises this week: Japan’s escalating tariff standoff with the U.S. and South Korea’s deadly floods that have displaced thousands. Both events underscore the region’s vulnerability to external shocks and internal mismanagement, raising questions about long-term strategic resilience. Japan’s Tariff Turbulence South Korea’s Flood Fallout 🧠Strategic Implications Commentary Voices…
Japan’s rice crisis has escalated into a national security concern, as soaring prices and dwindling supply expose deep flaws in the country’s agricultural policy and food security framework. Once a symbol of self-sufficiency, rice is now at the center of a political firestorm ahead of the July 20 House of Councillors election. The crisis stems…
apan’s July 16 defense white paper reasserts its territorial claims over the Senkaku Islands and maritime zones in the East China Sea, sparking diplomatic backlash from China and South Korea. This escalation highlights East Asia’s fragile balance of power and Japan’s resolve to defend its strategic interests.
The Asia-Pacific Policy Strategy Dialogue (APPSD) concluded in London with a resounding call for a new organising principle: “America First, Allies Always.” The summit, attended by defense and policy leaders from the U.S., U.K., Japan, Australia, and South Korea, emphasized the need for integrated deterrence against the rising influence of the China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis —…
Japan clinched its second consecutive East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Championship title by defeating host South Korea 1-0 in Yongin. While the match was billed as a sporting event, right-leaning observers saw deeper implications tied to national pride, regional rivalry, and soft power projection. The lone goal came in the 8th minute, when Japan’s…
In a show of growing military coordination, the Pacific Alliance Naval Coalition (PANC) — comprising Australia, Japan, the United States, and the Philippines — launched a series of joint naval drills in the Coral Sea, marking the largest coordinated maritime exercise in the region since 2021. The drills, dubbed Operation Sovereign Wake, are designed to…
