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Dec 2, 2024 | 
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China documents shed light on cyber ops Documents allegedly leaked from a Chinese cybersecurity firm have revealed tactics and strategies possibly used for cyberattacks abroad. Such operations can involve hacking and manipulation of public opinion.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
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Young Japanese people heading to Australia on working holidays have found themselves caught up in a case of visa fraud.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
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Magnitude 5.1 and 4.7 quakes have struck Ibaraki Prefecture back to back. The Japan Meteorological Agency says there is no threat of tsunami.
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May 29, 2024 | 
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The South Korean military says North Korea has flown large numbers of balloons carrying objects, including trash and waste, into South Korea. The move appears to be in retaliation against South Korean activists' sending balloons with anti-Pyongyang leaflets the other way.
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Mar 22, 2024 | 
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Located on the Mediterranean Sea, the beauty of Barcelona, Spain, attracts tourists from all over the world. Its rich history and unique architecture make it a popular destination for visitors who clamor to see the works of the celebrated Spanish architect, Antoni Gaudi. Highly acclaimed is the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, a quintessential work of Gaudi's and a World Heritage Site. Other works by Gaudi include Casa Mila and Casa Vicens, also a World Heritage Site, and a lamppost at Plaza Real.
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Feb 25, 2024 | 
www3.nhk.or.jp | Del Irani
At this stage, the 2024 US presidential race will likely be a rematch between current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. However, the candidates' unpopularity is a concern for Americans across the political spectrum. What issues will shape the 2024 election and its outcome? Elaine Kamarck, US electoral expert at the Brookings Institution and Democratic National Committee member, joins the program.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
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As China and India increase their presence in the Indo-Pacific, the regional power balance is shifting. The US and Japan have been deepening their security alliance and strengthening cooperation with countries in the region to adapt to the changing dynamics. What is next for the Japan-US alliance? How can the two nations, with Indo-Pacific countries, bring stability to the region? American foreign policy expert and former US Assistant Secretary of Defense Joseph Nye offers his insights.
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Jan 28, 2024 | 
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Presidential Election's Impact on US Democracy: Larry Diamond / Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University American democracy comes under the spotlight this year with the US Presidential election being held in November with a likely rematch between current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. What is the current state of American democracy, will the election process impact its future, and what ramifications will unfold for global democracy?
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Jan 4, 2024 | 
www3.nhk.or.jp | Del Irani
Key achievements at the COP28 UN climate change conference in Dubai included an agreement to transition away from fossil fuels. But on our current trajectory, can the world limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and what are the most urgent climate issues to be addressed in 2024? Former Deputy Special Envoy for Climate at the US State Department, Jonathan Pershing evaluates COP28 and the focus for COP29.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
www3.nhk.or.jp | Del Irani
US Indo-Pacific Strategy and Japan: Christopher Johnstone / Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies *RERUN Recognizing that some of its most important economic partnerships and national security interests are rooted in the Indo-Pacific, the Biden administration is focusing more on the region. How is the US strengthening its relationship with India and other Indo-Pacific countries, and what role can Japan play in shaping the future of the region?