January 18, 2022 Japan’s One-in-a-Hundred Female Pilot in the Air, Rugby Referee on the Ground “I completely agree with her view,” said Richie McCaw, the legendary player of the rugby kingdom New Zealand, or rather, world rugby. By Nobuhiko Otomo
December 15, 2022 Russia’s “Sphere of Influence” Mirage: Historic View of the Black Sea Region Since the imperial era, the “sphere of influence” concept has been deeply ingrained in Russia. By Akitsu Mayuzumi
January 3, 2023 Middle East Neutral over Ukraine amid Absence of Western Support for Yemen Conflict The United Arab Emirates and the rest of the Gulf oil-producing countries, which abstained from the United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Russia in April, are reluctant to increase crude oil production further. By Takuya Murakami
February 24, 2023 Fence-Sitting Indonesia Hosts G20 Summit While Eyeing Ukraine and National Politics For the Jokowi administration, Indonesia’s G20 presidency is a perfect opportunity for strengthening its domestic political base. By Jun Honna