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Gabriel Dominguez
For Gabriel Dominguez's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 11, 2022
Why China is unlikely to face an ‘Asian NATO’ anytime soon
Pyongyang and Beijing have warned about what they see as NATO's attempt to extend its geographical scope and assert military supremacy in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / ANALYSIS
Jul 10, 2022
Gun used to kill Abe ‘easy to build with DIY store materials,' experts say
The ease with which Tetsuya Yamagami constructed handmade guns and explosives raises a large concern: Can this be prevented?
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 10, 2022
Protection of VIPs in Japan under scrutiny following Abe assassination
The broad daylight killing has prompted an investigation into why police officers and other armed security personnel guarding Abe could not prevent the shooting.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022
Shock, anger and grief reverberate across world after Abe’s assassination
Japanese politicians and foreign leaders reacted with shock, condemnation, prayers and an outpouring of support in the wake of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's killing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 1, 2022
U.S. and allies boost engagement with Pacific nations amid China push
A recent uptick in Chinese activities in the region has set off alarm bells in the U.S. and allied countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 29, 2022
Launch of new carrier highlights China's bid to tip balance in the Pacific
The development of the Fujian is just one of several efforts by Beijing to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2022
Climate change risks exacerbating security issues in Asia-Pacific
As sea levels continue to rise, small islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans as well as coastal megacities in China and South and Southeast Asia are already at risk.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 12, 2022
Kishi warns Beijing against Sino-Russian military exercises near Japan
Nobuo Kishi's meeting with Wei Fenghe in Singapore marked the first time a Japanese and a Chinese defense minister held an in-person meeting since 2019.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 12, 2022
China’s defense minister blasts U.S. ‘meddling’ in regional affairs
China's defense chief reiterates Beijing's opposition to so-called U.S. meddling in regional affairs at Shangri-La Dialogue and urges the U.S. not to let competition define Sino-U.S. ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 11, 2022
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief warns over growing risk of miscalculation
Adm. John Aquilino has expressed concern that the deteriorating security environment in Asia is increasing the potential for miscalculation that could erupt into full-blown conflict.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 11, 2022
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for more international cooperation to prevent wars
In a virtual speech to the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference, the Ukrainian leader said the world “must always support diplomatic actions to forestall violence and war.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 11, 2022
U.S. defense chief calls Indo-Pacific ‘center of strategic gravity’ amid China’s moves near Taiwan
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says Washington's commitment still strong amid concerns that a crisis similar to Russia's invasion of Ukraine could erupt in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 10, 2022
Kishida outlines his vision for a more secure Indo-Pacific region
“I myself have a strong sense that Ukraine today may be East Asia tomorrow,” Kishida told the IISS Shangri-la Dialogue — a major international security summit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2022
What to expect at the upcoming IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
Chinese assertiveness, North Korea's military provocations and the repercussions of Russia's invasion of Ukraine are just some of the topics up for discussion in Singapore this week.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 8, 2022
Seoul pins hope on U.S. strategic assets to deter Pyongyang
As North Korea continues to enhance its missile arsenal, South Korea's new conservative administration wants to tighten the screws on Pyongyang.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 20, 2022
No end in sight: Russia preparing for prolonged conflict in Ukraine
The situation could see Russian President Vladimir Putin resort to more drastic measures, particularly if he feels Russia is losing or his government is coming under threat.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2022
Kishida to give keynote address at Shangri-La security summit
Sources said Kishida has confirmed his participation, marking the first time a Japanese prime minister will attend since Shinzo Abe's appearance in 2014.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2022
Why North Korea is racing to develop tactical nuclear weapons
The rapid pace of North Korea's military modernization has raised concerns that Pyongyang could employ tactical nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 2, 2022
With Yoon Suk-yeol at helm, South Korea is set for a foreign policy reset
The incoming leader is expected to take a more confrontational approach toward North Korea and shift to a tougher line with China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 25, 2022
Myanmar junta ‘rapidly losing strength,’ but rights abuses continue, U.N. rapporteur says
Tom Andrews, the U.N. special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, offers an assessment of the situation on the ground.
New JAL chief concerned about yen’s ‘excessive’ weakness
Mitsuko Tottori became Japan Airlines’ first female CEO on April 1, having risen through the ranks as a flight attendant and heading the flight attendant and customer experience divisions.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
The rate of the yen against the U.S. dollar is displayed in the trading room at foreign exchange brokerage Gaitame.com in Tokyo on Thursday.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
Natsumi Sakai, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s candidate and one of four female candidates running in the by-election, touts her experience as a cancer survivor and midwife as having prepared her to tackle issues that women currently face.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Top U.S. and China diplomats talk tough amid warnings of new ‘downward spiral’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Friday
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.

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