The Network · 2026-03-26 11:56:48 · ZeroHedge
A massive $40 billion joint venture between Japan and the United States is breaking ground on a new fleet of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in Tennessee and Alabama. The project, led by Hitachi and GE Vernova, aims to deploy multiple BWRX-300 reactors within five years, adding over three gigawatts of capacity—ne...
The Network · 2026-03-30 02:56:49 · Japan Times
Japan is accelerating a high-stakes diplomatic push to form a multinational coalition aimed at ensuring maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. This move signals a significant strategic pivot, driven by the need to demonstrate tangible commitment to its key ally, the United States. ...
The Network · 2026-04-01 01:27:06 · Japan Times
Seventy-five years ago, U.S. President Harry Truman executed one of the most consequential command decisions of the Cold War era: the abrupt dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur. This was not merely a personnel change; it was the removal of the supreme architect and symbol of Allied authority in occupied Japan. MacAr...
The Network · 2026-04-13 04:52:33 · Japan Times
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly assailed Japan for not contributing to the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, declaring the lack of aid from Tokyo and other allies 'amazes' him. This direct criticism from the American leader places immediate and significant diplomatic pressure ...
The Network · 2026-04-15 07:52:33 · Japan Times
A fundamental shift in global defense procurement is underway as key U.S. allies, facing unreliable American security commitments and depleted weapons stockpiles, are now looking to Japan for military hardware. This pivot marks the most significant potential opening for Japan's defense industry since the post-World War...