James D.J. Brown
@jamesdjbrown.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science, Temple University Japan. Currently working on: “Spy Paradise: Russian Espionage against Japan, from the Cold War to Cyber Warfare.” This book is the sequel to “Cracking the Crab”.
There are no definite plans to deploy Typhon missiles on Okinawa. Even if there were, what threat would they pose to Russia, which is 1,800km away? Taiwan, however, is much closer. Is Russia pretending outrage on behalf of China?
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 AM
There are no definite plans to deploy Typhon missiles on Okinawa. Even if there were, what threat would they pose to Russia, which is 1,800km away? Taiwan, however, is much closer. Is Russia pretending outrage on behalf of China?
The argument is particularly topical because, while Japan has imposed sanctions on Russia, the Japanese government has actively continued cultural activities & educational exchanges. This includes hosting the annual festival of Russian culture in Japan.
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The argument is particularly topical because, while Japan has imposed sanctions on Russia, the Japanese government has actively continued cultural activities & educational exchanges. This includes hosting the annual festival of Russian culture in Japan.
Issuikai advocates for Japan to “achieve independence from the United States” and to sign a peace treaty with Russia.
November 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Issuikai advocates for Japan to “achieve independence from the United States” and to sign a peace treaty with Russia.
LDP upper-house member Suzuki Muneo, in particular, gives a tub-thumping speech in which he condemns Ukraine for causing the conflict.
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
LDP upper-house member Suzuki Muneo, in particular, gives a tub-thumping speech in which he condemns Ukraine for causing the conflict.