Russian officials claim Japan could develop nuclear weapons within one year, as Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi advocates reconsidering Japan's decades-long non-nuclear policy amid regional security concerns and geopolitical shifts.
The US has reduced its military presence in Asia-Pacific, sparking concerns among allies.
Albanese regrets appearing on a podcast that sparked weeks of criticism over his comments and gestures.
Japan abandoned its postwar pacifist defense doctrine, shifting from passive deterrence to active strike capability through domestically developed 1,000-kilometer missiles and doubling defense spending to 2% GDP by 2027, fundamentally reshaping Indo-Pacific security dynamics amid Chinese military expansion.
Japan's Defense Ministry is expanding its military bureaucracy and seeking record defense spending of up to 10 trillion yen, interpreting ordinary regional developments through a militarized lens while engaging in historical revisionism that reinforces security justifications.
Japan's defense minister visits Australia to discuss frigate deal with geostrategic implications.
Japanese media warns of a "return to prewar era" under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration.
Japan downplays wartime aggression 81 years after its surrender in World War II.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a monetary offering to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII surrender anniversary.
Japan's pacifist course is under strain as nuclear restraints are challenged by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea ahead of joint US-South Korea drills.
North Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test in a week, protesting upcoming US-South Korean military drills.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward Japan ahead of US-South Korea drills.
North Korea launched its second ballistic missile in less than a week, amid upcoming US-South Korea military exercises.
North Korea fires its second ballistic missile in a week ahead of US-South Korea war drills.
North Korea launches a missile toward the sea before US-South Korean military drills.
Australian Defense Minister Marles urges action on the Jakarta Treaty 2026 to strengthen bilateral security with Indonesia.
China and Indonesia held a meeting to discuss security and defense issues.
US defence chiefs tour Asia to reassure allies of Washington's commitment amidst Trump's criticism of joint drills.
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi urges vigilance against North Korea's nuclear development.
Japan and India strengthen defence partnership amid China's rising military power.
Japan's defense minister met with Australian leaders, indicating no damage to relations from "melon-gate".
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visits Australia to strengthen security partnerships amid diplomatic tensions over Prime Minister Albanese's controversial melon joke about Japanese Premier Takaichi, which sparked accusations of sexism.
Japanese politicians' visits to Yasukuni Shrine spark opposition in Japan and South Korea.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi prayed at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of past militarism.
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticizes NATO's influence in the Asia-Pacific region, citing a threat to Russia.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast ahead of US-South Korea drills.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile eastward, prompting Japan and South Korea to protest.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile traveling 700 km, days before US-South Korea military drills.
North Korea launches a missile toward the sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills.
North Korea fires a ballistic missile towards Japan ahead of US-South Korea joint drills.
Japan condemns North Korea's ballistic missile launch ahead of US-South Korea joint drills.
As arms-control treaties expire and countries reconsider nuclear weapons, the world faces unprecedented proliferation risk, with the Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight and confidence-building measures now essential for stability.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regrets appearing on a podcast that sparked weeks of criticism.
Trump ordered reduced South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises and praised Kim Jong Un, prompting Japan to worry it faces similar pressure on defense costs and U.S. investments as regional security concerns intensify.
Japan's Defense Minister emphasizes the importance of US and South Korea alliance for regional security.
Japan and Australia emphasize the importance of US-South Korea security ties amidst Trump's praise for North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Japan's defense minister visited Australia, easing concerns over "melon-gate" with no discussion of the incident.
Japan's defence minister visits Australia to expand security ties amid controversy over Australian Prime Minister's comments.
China condemns Japanese officials' visit to Yasukuni Shrine as a violation of historical justice.
Japan's defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi visits Australia to meet Richard Marles, discussing security cooperation.
North Korea launches another missile toward the sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills.
North Korea launches its second ballistic missile test in less than a week.
North Korea fired its 11th ballistic missile of 2026 ahead of a US-South Korea joint exercise.
North Korea fires its 2nd ballistic missile in less than a week towards the East Sea.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday.
North Korea conducts its second ballistic missile test in less than a week.