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Weapons and Advanced Technology: Don’t Turn War into a Testing Ground for AI Weapons
Artificial intelligence-equipped drones are transforming the battlefield. Following their extensive use by both Russia and Ukraine during Russia’s ...
March 12, 2026
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15 Years since Great East Japan Earthquake: How Can Affected Areas Boost Their Vitality Themselves?
It has been 15 years since the disaster. Even as the government’s reconstruction projects reach a milestone, disaster-stricken areas still face popula...
March 11, 2026
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Dating Apps: Identity Verification Should Be Strengthened to Prevent Abuse
One in four people now find a spouse through dating apps. App operators must strengthen measures to prevent problems and ensure that users’ sincere in...
March 11, 2026
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Iran Situation: Significance of Rule of Law Must Be Conveyed
The attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel are not limited to military facilities. In response to these attacks, Iran continues to strike ...
March 10, 2026
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Crude Oil Prices Top $100: Measures Must Be Taken Before It’s Too Late
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Crude oil prices have topped $100 due to escalating tensions in Iran. If high oil prices persist for a long ...
March 10, 2026
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Foreign Influence Operations: This Issue Is No Longer Someone Else’s Problem
It has become apparent that foreign forces attempted to steer Japanese public opinion in directions favorable to their own countries through activi...
March 9, 2026
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Councils under Cabinet Secretariat: Abolish Task Forces Whose Necessity Has Declined
It is undeniable that past administrations, fixated on policy decisions led by the Prime Minister’s Office, set up councils on policy priorities on...
March 9, 2026
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Expanding Use of Premarital Surnames: Aim to Introduce System That Won’t Cause Social Disruption
It is understandable that the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to alleviate inconveniences for people who have changed their su...
March 8, 2026
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Regional Financial Institutions: Strategies Should Be Devised to Revitalize Local Economies
Revitalizing regional economies remains a long-standing challenge. With the advent of an era in which financial markets are undergoing significant ...
March 8, 2026
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Milano Cortina Paralympics Open: Games Represent a Wish for Inclusion in Turbulent Times
The world order is facing a crisis. The sight of athletes competing fairly according to rules should powerfully convey the preciousness of living t...
March 7, 2026
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Children and Social Media: It’s Time for Japan to Debate Pros and Cons of Regulations
Movements to restrict minors’ social media use are gaining momentum, particularly overseas. These stem from concerns about its negative effects on ...
March 7, 2026
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China’s National People’s Congress Opens: Military Expansion Continues Despite Lowered Growth Rate
Despite China’s self-congratulatory claims that its economy has developed without succumbing to U.S. pressure, the reality is that it is clearly no...
March 6, 2026
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Nuclear Waste Disposal Site: Govt Must Proceed With Selecting Candidates
The conventional approach of waiting for municipalities to volunteer to host final disposal sites for high-level radioactive waste from nuclear pow...
March 6, 2026
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Former Unification Church: Proceed Steadily with Liquidation to Provide Relief for Victims
The religious group has exploited illnesses and family misfortunes to coerce its followers into making unjustly large donations. Following a court’...
March 5, 2026
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Escalation of Hostilities Involving Iran: Quagmire Also Harms U.S. Interests
The United States and Israel are expanding their offensive, while Iran continues its fierce counterattacks. The flames of war are spreading through...
March 5, 2026
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