thejapantimes, 15 days ago to Japan The prime minister is right to make the question of protecting Britain in a more dangerous world a central theme for the campaign. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/japan/uk-election-rishi-sunak-defense/ #commentary #japan #uk #rishisunak #nato #us #defense #russia #russiaukrainewar
The prime minister is right to make the question of protecting Britain in a more dangerous world a central theme for the campaign. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/japan/uk-election-rishi-sunak-defense/ #commentary #japan #uk #rishisunak #nato #us #defense #russia #russiaukrainewar
thejapantimes, 15 days ago to worldnews "The axis of upheaval," consisting of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea is characterized by a shared opposition to Western dominance and seeks to challenge existing global norms and institutions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/28/world/axis-of-upheaval/ #commentary #worldnews #russia #china #iran #northkorea #us #defense
"The axis of upheaval," consisting of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea is characterized by a shared opposition to Western dominance and seeks to challenge existing global norms and institutions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/28/world/axis-of-upheaval/ #commentary #worldnews #russia #china #iran #northkorea #us #defense
thejapantimes, 16 days ago to Japan Washington is reforming inbound and outbound investment rules in the context of economic security concerns. Japan needs to prepare for these changes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/japan/us-new-investment-regulations/ #commentary #japan #geoeconomicbriefing #us #investments #usjapanrelations #uschinarelations #economicsecurity
Washington is reforming inbound and outbound investment rules in the context of economic security concerns. Japan needs to prepare for these changes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/japan/us-new-investment-regulations/ #commentary #japan #geoeconomicbriefing #us #investments #usjapanrelations #uschinarelations #economicsecurity
thejapantimes, 16 days ago to worldnews News Corp. just cut a deal with OpenAI, who is courting major media outlets to use their data. What about smaller publications? And publishers' ability to control their content? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/world/openai-journalism-offers-news-corp/ #commentary #worldnews #openai #chatgpt #rupertmurdoch #newscorp #artificialintelligence #ai #tech #journalism
News Corp. just cut a deal with OpenAI, who is courting major media outlets to use their data. What about smaller publications? And publishers' ability to control their content? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/world/openai-journalism-offers-news-corp/ #commentary #worldnews #openai #chatgpt #rupertmurdoch #newscorp #artificialintelligence #ai #tech #journalism
thejapantimes, 16 days ago to worldnews Refusing to offer a clear timetable for Ukraine's accession to NATO would fuel further aggression and Putin's neoimperial ambitions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/world/ukraine-why-nato-accession/ #commentary #worldnews #nato #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #china #nuclearweapons #sovietunion
Refusing to offer a clear timetable for Ukraine's accession to NATO would fuel further aggression and Putin's neoimperial ambitions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/world/ukraine-why-nato-accession/ #commentary #worldnews #nato #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #china #nuclearweapons #sovietunion
thejapantimes, 16 days ago to Japan Japan's pacifist identity is shifting as the government strengthens the military. While citizens want a stronger force, many believe it should align with the peace Constitution. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/japan/japan-security-constitution-public-opinion/ #commentary #japan #constitution #article9 #defense #security #fumiokishida #ldp #usjapanrelations
Japan's pacifist identity is shifting as the government strengthens the military. While citizens want a stronger force, many believe it should align with the peace Constitution. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/japan/japan-security-constitution-public-opinion/ #commentary #japan #constitution #article9 #defense #security #fumiokishida #ldp #usjapanrelations
br00t4c, 17 days ago to Health The Failing Battle for Health and Healthcare in These All Too Disunited States #commentary #health https://angrybearblog.com/2024/05/the-failing-battle-for-health-and-healthcare-in-these-all-too-disunited-states#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-failing-battle-for-health-and-healthcare-in-these-all-too-disunited-states
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thejapantimes, 18 days ago to worldnews Despite liberalism's emphasis on individual rights and fair systems, it faces challenges from populist leaders and dictators who appeal to deeper sources of meaning such as faith, family and nationalism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/26/world/authoritarians-have-momentum/ #commentary #worldnews #liberalism #democracy #authoritarianism #donaldtrump #vladimirputin #xijinpin
Despite liberalism's emphasis on individual rights and fair systems, it faces challenges from populist leaders and dictators who appeal to deeper sources of meaning such as faith, family and nationalism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/26/world/authoritarians-have-momentum/ #commentary #worldnews #liberalism #democracy #authoritarianism #donaldtrump #vladimirputin #xijinpin
thejapantimes, 18 days ago to worldnews Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to Beijing – his first trip abroad since being inaugurated for a fifth term – was practically a mirror image of Mao Zedong’s visit to Moscow 75 years ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/26/world/fragile-china-russia-fraternity/ #commentary #worldnews #china #russia #russiachinarelations #vladimirputin #xijinping #stalin #mao
Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to Beijing – his first trip abroad since being inaugurated for a fifth term – was practically a mirror image of Mao Zedong’s visit to Moscow 75 years ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/26/world/fragile-china-russia-fraternity/ #commentary #worldnews #china #russia #russiachinarelations #vladimirputin #xijinping #stalin #mao
thejapantimes, 20 days ago to worldnews The question is no longer if Western museums should return looted historical goods; it’s when and how to do so. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/24/world/museums-stolen-artifacts/ #commentary #worldnews #museums #stolenartifacts #colonialism #britain #europe #africa
The question is no longer if Western museums should return looted historical goods; it’s when and how to do so. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/24/world/museums-stolen-artifacts/ #commentary #worldnews #museums #stolenartifacts #colonialism #britain #europe #africa
thejapantimes, 20 days ago to worldnews Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports are strategic, aimed at protecting U.S. industries, preventing economic disruptions and ensuring the success of domestic green energy initiatives. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/21/world/second-china-shock/ #commentary #worldnews #china #us #joebiden #trade #tariffs #chineseeconomy #useconomy
Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports are strategic, aimed at protecting U.S. industries, preventing economic disruptions and ensuring the success of domestic green energy initiatives. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/21/world/second-china-shock/ #commentary #worldnews #china #us #joebiden #trade #tariffs #chineseeconomy #useconomy
thejapantimes, 20 days ago to worldnews Much attention to date has focused on how India’s religious and caste divides have become political fodder. In fact, tensions between Indian states may be even more dangerous. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/23/world/indias-most-dangerous-divide/ #commentary #worldnews #india #elections #bjp #narendramodi #bharatiyajanataparty
Much attention to date has focused on how India’s religious and caste divides have become political fodder. In fact, tensions between Indian states may be even more dangerous. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/23/world/indias-most-dangerous-divide/ #commentary #worldnews #india #elections #bjp #narendramodi #bharatiyajanataparty
thejapantimes, 21 days ago to worldnews Beijing and Moscow's dynamic partnership impacts global diplomacy, regional stability and the international order, revealing mutual insecurities rather than consolidated power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/22/world/deepening-china-russian-ties/ #commentary #worldnews #china #russia #russianchineserelations #vladimirputin #xijinping #russiaukrainewar
Beijing and Moscow's dynamic partnership impacts global diplomacy, regional stability and the international order, revealing mutual insecurities rather than consolidated power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/22/world/deepening-china-russian-ties/ #commentary #worldnews #china #russia #russianchineserelations #vladimirputin #xijinping #russiaukrainewar
thejapantimes, 21 days ago to worldnews Abroad as at home, in Gaza or The Hague, the United States can’t be for the rule of law only when it likes both the rules and the laws. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/22/world/bidens-defense-netanyahu-icc/ #commentary #worldnews #benjaminnetanyahu #hamas #gaza #israel #icc #warcrimes
Abroad as at home, in Gaza or The Hague, the United States can’t be for the rule of law only when it likes both the rules and the laws. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/22/world/bidens-defense-netanyahu-icc/ #commentary #worldnews #benjaminnetanyahu #hamas #gaza #israel #icc #warcrimes
thejapantimes, 21 days ago to worldnews When regulating AI, we need to be as dynamic, innovative and creative as the pursuit of the technology itself. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/22/world/ai-for-good-governance-united-nations/ #commentary #worldnews #ai #artificialintelligence #un #tech #telecoms
When regulating AI, we need to be as dynamic, innovative and creative as the pursuit of the technology itself. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/22/world/ai-for-good-governance-united-nations/ #commentary #worldnews #ai #artificialintelligence #un #tech #telecoms
thejapantimes, 21 days ago to Japan For more than two years, the West has trickled weapons and ammunition into Ukraine and imposed financial and trade sanctions on Russia, sometimes with little coordination. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/22/japan/unified-western-ukraine-strategy/ #commentary #japan #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #nato #eu #us #defense
For more than two years, the West has trickled weapons and ammunition into Ukraine and imposed financial and trade sanctions on Russia, sometimes with little coordination. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/22/japan/unified-western-ukraine-strategy/ #commentary #japan #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #nato #eu #us #defense
thejapantimes, 22 days ago to worldnews His death in a helicopter crash has opened the race to succeed Khamenei. There is speculation that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may gain more influence. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/21/world/irans-president-raisi-failure/ #commentary #worldnews #iran #ebrahimraisi #ayatollahalikhamenei
His death in a helicopter crash has opened the race to succeed Khamenei. There is speculation that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may gain more influence. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/21/world/irans-president-raisi-failure/ #commentary #worldnews #iran #ebrahimraisi #ayatollahalikhamenei
thejapantimes, 22 days ago to Japan The modernization of Japan's defense strategy is not just about military capabilities, it is also about building consensus and fostering public understanding. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/21/japan/japans-defense-modernization-program/ #commentary #japan #sdf #fumiokishida #defense #us
The modernization of Japan's defense strategy is not just about military capabilities, it is also about building consensus and fostering public understanding. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/21/japan/japans-defense-modernization-program/ #commentary #japan #sdf #fumiokishida #defense #us
thejapantimes, 24 days ago to worldnews Beijing is opening the door to a real estate bazooka. But only a few developers will benefit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/19/world/china-housing-mess/ #commentary #worldnews #china #chineseeconomy #xijinping #realestate
Beijing is opening the door to a real estate bazooka. But only a few developers will benefit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/19/world/china-housing-mess/ #commentary #worldnews #china #chineseeconomy #xijinping #realestate
thejapantimes, 24 days ago to worldnews The drama starring former U.S. President Donald Trump that is now playing out in a New York City courtroom is more than just a criminal trial, it is a contest between competing concepts of power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/19/world/king-donald-trump/ #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #republicans #democrats #stormydaniels #newyork
The drama starring former U.S. President Donald Trump that is now playing out in a New York City courtroom is more than just a criminal trial, it is a contest between competing concepts of power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/19/world/king-donald-trump/ #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #republicans #democrats #stormydaniels #newyork
br00t4c, 26 days ago to random Do you want an "Open Thread" Commentary Post? #choice #commentary https://angrybearblog.com/2024/05/do-you-want-an-open-thread-commentary-post#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-want-an-open-thread-commentary-post
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thejapantimes, 26 days ago to worldnews Beijing is pouring billions into Pakistan to complete a key Belt and Road initiative artery. But this is threatened by terrorist groups targeting Chinese interests. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/17/world/china-cpec-pakistan-terrorism/ #commentary #worldnews #china #pakistan #terrorism #beltandroadinitiative #security
Beijing is pouring billions into Pakistan to complete a key Belt and Road initiative artery. But this is threatened by terrorist groups targeting Chinese interests. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/17/world/china-cpec-pakistan-terrorism/ #commentary #worldnews #china #pakistan #terrorism #beltandroadinitiative #security
thejapantimes, 26 days ago to worldnews Outside of a few big cities, it’s hard to put in 10,000 steps a day in the US, and the pandemic seems to have made things worse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/17/world/america-walking-health/ #commentary #worldnews #us #health #exercise #walking
Outside of a few big cities, it’s hard to put in 10,000 steps a day in the US, and the pandemic seems to have made things worse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/17/world/america-walking-health/ #commentary #worldnews #us #health #exercise #walking
thejapantimes, 27 days ago to worldnews 2023 wasn’t only the hottest year in recorded history, it was the hottest year in the last two millennia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/16/world/officially-hotter-since-jesus/ #commentary #worldnews #globalwarming #climatechange #pollution
2023 wasn’t only the hottest year in recorded history, it was the hottest year in the last two millennia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/16/world/officially-hotter-since-jesus/ #commentary #worldnews #globalwarming #climatechange #pollution
thejapantimes, 27 days ago to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington has initiated a new era of technology cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, emphasizing the pivotal role of technological innovation in their alliance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/16/japan/us-japan-semiconductor-alliance/ #commentary #japan #us #usjapanrelations #technology #semiconductors #china
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington has initiated a new era of technology cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, emphasizing the pivotal role of technological innovation in their alliance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/16/japan/us-japan-semiconductor-alliance/ #commentary #japan #us #usjapanrelations #technology #semiconductors #china