Kokuka Sangyo

Could Japan's quiet diplomacy de-escalate tension between the US and Iran

On the face of it, Shinzo Abe’s visit was a failure, however, by going and speaking to the Iranians the US has established a backdoor channel.

Who stands to gain from the tanker attacks in the Gulf?

The origins of the attacks in the Gulf of Oman remain a mystery, but the message behind the attack is as clear as day.