The Diplomat

Why the Japan-US WMD in Space Resolution Was Critical

A proposed United Nations Security Council resolution on weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in outer space failed a few days ago. While 13 members supported the resolution co-sponsored by the United ...
Center for Strategic and International Studies

Redesigning Japan’s Space Security Ecosystem for a Stronger U.S.-Japan Alliance

As space becomes a foundational domain for the U.S.-Japan alliance, Japan has important opportunities to strengthen its space ...
The Diplomat

Japan Unveils First Space Domain Defense Guidelines

The Japanese Defense Ministry has announced its first-ever “Space Domain Defense Guidelines” aimed at strengthening defense capabilities in outer space. The guidelines, published on July 28, outline ...
Washington Times

Russia proposes U.N. resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar U.N.-Japan draft

UNITED NATIONS — Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space “for all time” a week after it vetoed a U.S.-Japan ...