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MIDDLE EAST

EDITORIALS
Sep 18, 2018
U.S. puts squeeze on Palestinians
The U.S. believes that it can force the Palestinians to make a deal. History suggests that it will be proven spectacularly wrong.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 18, 2018
Bullying the Palestinians is no way to make a deal
Successful negotiations will require a nuanced approach that respects the sensibilities and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
WORLD
Sep 4, 2018
Israel signals it could launch attack on Iranian weaponry in Iraq
Israel on Monday signaled it could attack suspected Iranian military assets in Iraq, as it has done with scores of airstrikes in war-torn Syria.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 3, 2018
Killing the peace process with kindness
Washington must come back to the peace process as an honest and respected mediator. This is the best and probably only way to secure Israel's right to exist.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 3, 2018
Khamenei says war unlikely but urges boosting Iran's defenses as tensions with U.S. worsen
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday war was unlikely but called on Iran's armed forces to boost their defense capacities, according to his official website, as the country faces increased tension with the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 6, 2018
White House to detail implementation of new sanctions against Tehran
The United States intends to fully enforce sanctions due to be reimposed against Iran early this week on orders from U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2018
Erdogan's re-election and its dire consequences
Turkey's president now has a green light to pursue even more vigorously his nationalistic theme and his Islamic agenda.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 9, 2018
Decertifying the Iran deal is dangerous
Donald Trump's unilateral move could have dire regional and international implications.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 9, 2018
Why killing the nuclear pact was only the first step
Netanyahu sees Trump as a partner for broader regional change.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2018
Trump all but decided to exit Iran nuclear deal in 'not a full pullout' manner: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump has all but decided to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord by May 12 but exactly how he will do so remains unclear, two White House officials and a source familiar with the administration's internal debate said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 20, 2018
It's amateur hour in the Middle East
Most of the players in Syria don't even have a serious strategy, much less a clue about what they want as a final outcome.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 20, 2018
What does the U.S. want in Syria?
The complexity of the Syria situation has far surpassed the world's ability to master it.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 18, 2018
Turkey says it could act in Syria unless U.S. withdraws support for Kurdish force
Turkey said on Wednesday it would not hesitate to take action in Syria's Afrin district and other areas unless the United States withdrew support for a Kurdish-led force there, but Washington denied such plans and said "some people misspoke."
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 2, 2018
Imagine a Palestinian movement led by Gandhi
Renouncing violence would go a long way toward reviving negotiations with Israel.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 2, 2018
What to watch in 2018
Here are some of the key themes — and questions — that look set to shape global events this year.
EDITORIALS
Dec 31, 2017
Prepare for a year of confrontation
Nothing is inevitable — political decisions will determine what does and does not occur — but we must prepare now to head off the worst outcomes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 12, 2017
Donald Trump versus Middle East peace
Attempting to ram a solution down Palestinians' throats will only increase the likelihood of even more violence.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 8, 2017
Trump teaches Palestinians about the new Mideast
Most of the Arab world is far more concerned about Iran than about the West Bank.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 24, 2017
Saudi Arabia has overreached on Iran, Lebanon
Saudi Arabia and Iran's proxy battles are at the root of much of the death and destruction in the Middle East in recent years.
EDITORIALS
Nov 8, 2017
Unrest in Riyadh ripples through the Middle East
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is right to promote reform in Saudi Arabia, but his means are risky.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds
Members of the Indian Army's engineering arm prepare to remove the wreckage of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad on June 14.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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