Anthony Kuhn

Japan weighs spending more on U.S. military facilities in Japan "to appease the Trump" admin. Asahi says Japan would less than double the $1.5 bn it now pays. “I do not think that Trump will be satisfied with that” increase, one Japanese official warned. https://t.co/LEGKdkGkxF

Canada's invitation to King Charles "a theatrical display that is meant to show what makes Canadians separate from Americans." (Relax, neighbor, we know you're different.) https://t.co/eQCmlvBnxF

RT @SeanParnellATSD: Anyone who’s covered the Pentagon knows that we always evaluate force posture. That said, the U. S. remains firmly com…

"Pakistan believes that Chinese military technology is gaining momentum and has demonstrated superiority over European systems, something even French intelligence has reportedly acknowledged, particularly regarding the downing of aircraft." https://t.co/r1I2LUaj8Z

How China helped Pakistan shoot down Indian fighter jets https://t.co/KfhCU6IOo0

“If a PL-15-armed J-10C [Chinese-made fighter jet] did indeed neutralize a [French-made] Rafale in combat, the implications are considerable. It would suggest not only a shift in tactical air superiority but a broader realignment of regional power dynamics.”

Army Recognition @ArmyRecognition

Breaking News: First #French #Rafale #Fighter #Jet Loss? #Pakistani #J10C from #China May Have Used #PL15 #Missile to Down #Indian Rafale. https://t.co/Qw1jcj382D @nytimes @WSJ @washingtonpost @USATODAY @latimes @Reuters @Bloomberg @BBCWorld @NBCNews @CBS @jdomerchet @PhChapleau

Harvard's Joseph Nye ekes extra mileage out of a metaphor: "The Trump people forget that if others [i.e. allies such as Japan, S. Korea, NATO] are free riders, nonetheless, the U.S. gets to drive the bus." (Or they don't forget, but simply omit.) https://t.co/8WrwoFGu7D

"An Israeli tourist was asked to sign a document stating that he had not committed war crimes when he checked in at a Kyoto guesthouse in April, prompting the Israeli ambassador to Japan to lodge a protest against the Kyoto governor for discrimination." https://t.co/EuWHnCgTyt

Asahi poll: 62% of Japanese concerned that the country will get caught up in major war in Asia, up 10% over 2015. Concerns are linked to China threat perceptions. "A striking 77% expressed skepticism about Washington’s commitment to Japan’s defense." https://t.co/rTJTiucl5r

Why did China not send a delegation to Pope Francis's funeral? "According to informal sources, China requested that the Vatican exclude the Taiwanese delegation. When the Vatican diplomatically refused, China reportedly decided to boycott the event." via @MichelChambon

michel chambon 陳立邦 @MichelChambon

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Asahi poll shows skeptical allies: 77% doubt U.S. will protect Japan in military crisis. 24% believe Tokyo should follow US wishes, while 68% believe Japan should be more independent. Telling contrast in facial expressions in pic below. https://t.co/zQbUS2D0Rx

Ex-US intel official says that if US forces are preoccupied with a potential conflict over Taiwan, South Korean "forces need to be ready," in case Pyongyang is tempted to take advantage of the US's distraction. https://t.co/EWQFCBOkVM

RT @rob_schmitz: Stacking the judiciary w/loyalists. Targeting universities & News orgs. Purging the gov't. Eliminating a "woke" agenda. Ou…

Asahi: Okinawa police, U.S. military to conduct joint patrols in nightlife district near Kadena air base, following spate of "sexual assaults involving drunken American personnel," the first such joint patrol since 1974. https://t.co/GKxMhenJzt

Despite US complaints about barriers to U.S. auto exports, “Trump has failed to refute the Japanese side’s argument that U.S. cars are not designed for Japanese consumers. The American vehicles are too big, consume too much gas, and are too unreliable.” https://t.co/gbirPUDgPO

U.S. military to deploy large MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drones to Kadena Air Base on Okinawa. Defense Minister Nakatani says period of deployment will be indefinite. https://t.co/fRSiPkDRhJ

Kyodo: Japan draws up plan to evacuate 120,000 Okinawa islanders near Taiwan. Tokyo "says the plan is not aimed at any particular scenario," but all the islands involved are near Taiwan, suggesting the plan assumes a hypothetical conflict over Taiwan. https://t.co/rZ35WRxdzf