The Diplomat

Japan’s Defense White Paper Sounds Alarm Over China, North Korea, Russia

The cover of the “Defense of Japan 2024″ white paper. The concept of the drawing on the front cover is that Japan has been working very hard to forge its “sword” to avoid having to draw it as a ...
Stars and Stripes

Japan’s defense forces struggle to attract recruits amid rising security challenges

TOKYO — Japan’s Defense Ministry acknowledged it failed to meet recruitment goals for the Self-Defense Forces in recent years, as the country seeks to bolster its military amid growing threats from ...
Jurist

Japan warns southern residents to take cover over threat of North Korean missile

The Japanese prime minister’s office issued an emergency warning through its J-Alert nationwide warning system on Monday, urging residents in southern Japan to take cover indoors or in a sheltered ...
CNN

China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says

Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential adversaries in East Asia – China, Russia and North Korea – ramp up military activities in the region, the ...