World Japan is facing the most severe and complex security environment after Second World War, says Fumio Kishida October 8, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com Japan is strengthening its defence capabilities while maintaining the U.S. alliance as its cornerstone and expanding cooperation with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, says Former Japanese Prime Minister Related posts: Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war Israel says Iran launches missiles at it in first such bombardment since ceasefire in April Mauritius has not received U.S. proposal on Chagos Islands Palestinians ‘trapped’ between Israeli forces, settlers and Hamas: UN probe