Prime Minister Barzani meets with Japan’s Ambassador Iwai to discuss financial assistance

Prime Minister Barzani meets with Japan’s Ambassador Iwai to discuss financial assistance

Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) believes that Kurdistan will greatly benefit from the financial aid being sent to Iraq by Japan and that the autonomous region eagerly awaits their share. The Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Fumio Iwai, met with Prime Minister Barzani this week to discuss the funding with a […]

Summarizing the News: What’s the deal with the F-35 lately?

Summarizing the News: What’s the deal with the F-35 lately?

In today’s media climate, even the most ardent follower of the news could be forgiven for falling behind on the complex issues of the day. Between work, family, friends, and the other obligations that make up everyday life, it’s a miracle anyone has time to devote some thought and concern to the plight of civilians […]

Lockheed Martin pitches Japan an F-22/F-35 hybrid that would be ‘superior to both’

Lockheed Martin pitches Japan an F-22/F-35 hybrid that would be ‘superior to both’

After years of justifying the F-35s enormous price tag with claims that it is the most advanced and capable air platform on the planet, Lockheed Martin is now reportedly pitching a new fifth generation fighter to Japan. This new jet would combine elements from both the F-35 Lighting II and the export-banned F-22 Raptor and, […]

Picture of the Day: Two Air Force C-130J Super Hercules

Picture of the Day: Two Air Force C-130J Super Hercules

Two Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly over Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, March 26, 2018, after a training mission. The aircraft are assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe

South Korea: Kim Jong Un has ‘given his word’ on denuclearization

South Korea: Kim Jong Un has ‘given his word’ on denuclearization

South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Kang Kyung-wha, appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday to discuss ongoing diplomatic talks with Kim Jong Un’s North Korean regime. According to Kang, North Korea’s Supreme Leader has “given his word” that he is actually committed to denuclearization, a significant change of heart after months of apocalyptic rhetoric. “He’s […]