Japan has announced an increase in its defence budget. This decision reflects growing security concerns in the region. The government aims to enhance military capabilities. It seeks to address threats from neighbouring countries. This move marks a shift in Japan's post-war pacifist stance. The increase will fund advanced technology and strengthen alliances. It signals Japan's commitment to national security.
The year 2022 has been marked by a spike in geopolitical challenges and risks, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a major disruptor of the existing order. The conflict,...
Japan has approved a record defence budget of 6.8 trillion yen ($55bn) for 2023, a 20% increase, due to regional security concerns and threats from China and North...
The Japan Government has recently approved a landmark defence budget of 5.34 trillion yen (the US $51.7 billion) for the next financial year. This is the 9th consecutive...
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently unveiled its annual report, titled "Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019". The report disclosed that the global military expenditure surged...
Visiting India from 16th to 18th December 2018 was the President of the Republic of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. This marked his first international visit after assuming office...
