Ueda Bank of Japan has finally moved, how far is the “gradual rise in government bond yields” allowed? The lesson of history is that interest rates rise suddenly and sharply … (1/6) | JBpress (JBpress)

2023-07-31 00:15:00 The lesson of history is that interest rates rise suddenly and sharply… Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference after the Monetary Policy Meeting, which decided to revise monetary easing, on July 28. (Photo: Kyodo News) Go to gallery page The Bank of Japan revised its monetary easing policy. It … Read more

Putin’s Meeting with Prigogine and Wagner Commanders: Insights into the ‘Prigozhin Uprising’

2023-07-17 21:00:00 Wagner during military training in Belarus, Putin aims to “divide from Prigogine” President Putin (Photo: Representative photo/Archyde.com/Aflo) Go to gallery page (International journalist, Masato Kimura) Interview with Prigogine and 35 Wagner commanders 5 days after the uprising Russia’s leading daily newspaper Kommersant (Electronic 7 announced on May 13th. Putin had a meeting with … Read more

Analyzing NATO Membership Perspectives for Ukraine: Key Factors and Challenges

2023-07-14 21:00:00 “I don’t want you to lose the war, but NATO membership…” How countries look at Ukraine Ukrainian President Zelensky (Photo: AP/Aflo) Go to gallery page (Yoichi Masuzoe: Scholar of International Politics) Prime Minister Kishida participated in the NATO Summit held in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, from July 11th as the chair of … Read more

The Delayed Progress of the Ukrainian Military: Insights Beyond Western Perspective

2023-07-07 21:00:00 Many viewpoints that are not visible to those accustomed to Western thinking 2023.7.8 (Sat) WC follow follow up What happened to the two who should have been allies? Almost a month later, the Ukrainian military’s reversal offensive began in order to put an end to the protracted conflict with Russia. In the West, … Read more

Analyzing the Strength of Ukraine’s Resistance: Updates on Territorial Recapture and International Support

2023-07-05 23:10:00 U.S.- and European-backed Ukraine remains strong despite slower-than-expected territorial recapture Soldiers of the 3rd Independent Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Army carry a 122mm mortar round on their shoulders near the front line in Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, Sunday, July 2 (Photo: AP/Aflo) Go to gallery page (International journalist, Masato Kimura) One-fourth of … Read more

Russian Citizens Increase Foreign Currency Holdings: RMB Deposits and De-Rublization

2023-07-04 21:00:00 Russian citizens increase foreign currency cash holdings, RMB foreign currency deposits soaring “De-ruble” is progressing in Russia (Photo: Abaca/Aflo) Go to gallery page As the ruble depreciates, more and more Russians are holding foreign currency in cash or deposits. Foreign currency deposits in the renminbi and holdings of dollars and euros via the … Read more

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Lessons for Taiwan’s Military Unification

2023-06-29 22:05:13 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is teaching material for Taiwan’s military unification Chinese President Xi Jinping (left), who has maintained close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin (right), may distance himself in the wake of the Wagner Rebellion. (Photo: Xinhua/Aflo) Go to gallery page The rebellion of the Russian private military company “Wagner” has … Read more