Hybrid Wars

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Japan On The Brink Of Change: Arms Exports And The Shadow Of Russo-Japanese Tensions

Japan, traditionally adhering to strict restrictions on arms exports, is approaching a fundamental revision of its defense policy. The government under Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae plans in the coming months—possibly as early as March—to lift many barriers known as the “three principles on transfer of defense equipment”. This decision not […]

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Europe’s Strategic Dilemma Over Ukraine (II)

Part I These tensions were evident in discussions surrounding the Munich Security Conference, one of Europe’s premier forums for foreign policy debate. Its longtime chairman, Wolfgang Ischinger, suggested that Ukraine’s ongoing resistance effectively buys Europe time to strengthen its defenses against potential Russian aggression. Such statements, while framed in strategic […]

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Operation Epic Fury And US Unreadiness For War

The bellicose may find wars attractive and cleansing, but those responsible for such dry matters as inventory, material and how prepared the armed forces of a country are will stalk them with unpleasant truths.  The addiction of the US imperium to waging wars, one that President Donald Trump promised, and […]