2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (503+ words) Modern Tokyo Times Pakistan and Balochistan Tensions (Geopolitics) Murad Makhmudov, Kanako Mita, and Lee Jay Walker The administration of President Donald Trump designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, the Majeed Brigade, as international terrorist organizations in…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (179+ words) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, confirmed several months ago that “the consultation process is being steadily implemented and advanced” in Urumqi, where representatives from both nations are engaged in pivotal…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (366+ words) Kanako Mita, Noriko Watanabe, and Sawako Utsumi Belkis Wille of Human Rights Watch says, “Survivors described being gang raped in front of their families or over prolonged periods of time, including while being held as sex slaves by RSF fighters....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (942+ words) Boutros Hussain, Michiyo Tanabe, and Lee Jay Walker The Sahel region has endured prolonged upheaval for many years. Yet the internal political convulsions shaking Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — revolving around democracy, military rule, Islamist insurgency, ethnic tension, and entrenched…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (293+ words) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Since the insurgency first erupted in 2017, an estimated 6,000 people have been killed. As in Nigeria, Islamist militants have targeted Christians and Muslims alike, tearing at the social fabric of mixed-faith communities. Yet,…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (571+ words) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker UN News warns with chilling clarity: “Relentless violence, famine and disease are fuelling a rising death toll among children in Sudan, while attacks on healthcare and a lack of aid access hamper…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (337+ words) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Ongoing ethnic, military, and political tensions within Ethiopia continue to worsen the broader migrant and refugee crisis, particularly for those attempting to reach Saudi Arabia in search of work and stability. AP…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (274+ words) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Meanwhile, U.S.-India relations have encountered turbulence due to New Delhi’s close ties with the Russian Federation. In response, the Trump administration imposed higher tariffs on India last year, citing concerns over India’s…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (332+ words) Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Marco Rubio was unequivocal last year, condemning the M23 advance as a “clear violation” of the peace agreement — a statement that underscored Washington’s mounting frustration with Kigali’s persistent denials. Yet the dynamics of the conflict…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (295+ words) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker At least seven people were killed in the latest strikes by Pakistan, with more than 80 others injured. The dead include a young baby — an especially stark reminder of the human cost. According…...