Korea Japan Alliance

Biden says South Korea, Japan alliance is key to countering North Korea, Russia

President Biden met with South Korea's president and Japan's new prime minister at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He said cooperation with the allies is integral to countering North ...

‘Blood alliance’: why South Korea fears North’s involvement in Ukraine war

News that troops from North Korea could be joining Russians on the battlefield in Ukraine has caused deep concern in Seoul. The video is grainy but the message is clear. The clip, posted by NK ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

The West did nothing to stop North Korea’s alliance with Russia, and there will be consequences

Over the coming weeks, members of the new Axis of Evil may have further unhappy surprises for the democratically distracted West.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

North Korea’s alliance with Russia proves Ukraine is not about religion

The invasion’s purpose remains a crass landgrab driven by desire to reignite Russian imperialism.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

North Korea test-launches ballistic missiles, Japan and South Korea say

North Korea on Tuesday test-launched several short-range ballistic missiles, neighboring South Korea and Japan said.

North Korea missile test reaches record height and duration, says Japan

Test of apparent ICBM theoretically capable of striking US mainland comes amid warnings over North Korean troops in Ukraine. North Korea has test launched a long-range missile theoretically capable ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

US flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan

South Korea says the U.S. has flown a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan in response to North Korea’s recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile ...

World - ABC News - November 3

U.S participates in drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea missile test

On Thursday, North Korea test-fired the newly developed Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in nearly a year.

Alfa establishes strategic alliance in Germany

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Wildlife conservationists form new alliance

The Manx Nature Alliance aims to ensure nature conservation remains high on the island's agenda.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

The ever-shifting alliances that fuelled Kenya's impeachment drama

World - Yahoo News - October 19

India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance

India is becoming more important, something not good for China.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return

Officials meeting in Brussels will discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia amid concerns that the new administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance

The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

German president urges US to remember its ‘indispensable’ alliance with Europe

Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks out as fears over potential Donald Trump second term haunt Joe Biden’s visit to Berlin

World - Financial Times - October 18

NATO stands with Turkey, alliance chief tells Turkish president

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Putin touts growing BRICS alliance as answer to West's "perverse methods"

Hosting a summit of the BRICS alliance, Putin touted the growing club as an alternative to the West's "relentless foreign influence ostensibly promoting democracy."

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa: An Egypt-Eritrea-Somalia axis

Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia have formed a trilateral summit to boost cooperation and maintain territorial integrity, with the big elephant in the room being Ethiopia, as tensions over its activities ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Former NATO chief warns of tension in alliance with Trump's return to White House

James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, warned of "internal tension" in the alliance because President-elect Trump has made critical remarks about NATO in the past. "There'll be a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine “to change the trajectory of the conflict.”

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

OpenAI to present plans for U.S. AI strategy and an alliance to compete with China

OpenAI's official blueprint for U.S. AI infrastructure involves AI economic zones and government projects funded by private investors, according to a document.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

North Korea Blasts Unbearable Sounds To South Korea

Relations between the neighbors have sunk to the lowest level in years. Now, Pyongyang is blaring eerie sounds across the border that villagers say is making their lives hell.

World - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Japan’s unfortunate political limbo

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfired

World - Financial Times - October 30

Japan Launches Wooden Satellite

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Archer Aviation Brings Electric Air Taxis to Japan in Deal with Japan Airlines

World - Yahoo News - November 7

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - October 28

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering

The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Japan is having a moment but will it survive Trump?

Some believe the country’s economy could benefit from the result of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 8

Japan on cusp of energy storage boom

Demand for residential batteries set to surge

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

North Korea calls South Korea a 'hostile state,' indicating constitution change

North Korea has designated South Korea a “hostile state,” its state media said, confirming a change in the constitution to drop unification as a national goal.

South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops

Top South Korean and European Union officials have strongly condemned North Korea’s reported troop dispatch to Russia

World - ABC News - November 4

What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?

North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.

World - The New York Times - October 24

How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?

The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.