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China-Japan Tensions Escalate: Island Clashes, Factory Closures and Calls for Mediation

Tokyo/Beijing — Diplomatic and military friction between China and Japan has intensified significantly this week, marked by a maritime confrontation over disputed islands, the high-profile closure of a major Japanese factory in China and urgent diplomatic maneuvering involving France and South Korea. Maritime Clash in the East China Sea On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the...

Japan and USA Strike Landmark Critical Minerals Supply Deal

The governments of Japan and the United States of America (hereinafter: USA) concluded a landmark agreement on 28 October 2025, focused on securing the stable supply of rare earth elements and critical minerals. This bilateral accord is viewed as an essential component of the national security and industrial policy for both nations. The agreement formalises...

Japan: Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (hereinafter: LDP) of Japan has elected Sanae Takaichi, a former Minister for Economic Security, as its new leader. The election, held on 4 October 2025, positions the 64-year-old politician to become the first female Prime Minister in the history of Japan. Her victory in the party’s internal election over challenger...

The New Cold War: Techno-Feudalism, Corporate Empires and the Future of Global Governance

What if the most powerful political actors in the world are no longer governments, but Chief Executive Officers (hereinafter: CEO)? In the 21st century, sovereignty is influenced considerably, not through treaties or constitutions, but through data ownership, algorithmic control and platform monopolies. In a world once characterised by the ideological clash between capitalism and communism,...