#Japan's low #birthrate, exacerbated by #urbanisation, poses a long-term national security concern, potentially weakening its Self-Defence Forces and emergency response capabilities: Simran Walia or-f.org/34577

#Japan's stringent #immigration policies, favouring temporary foreign employment, limit a full solution to labour shortages. A new human resource agreement with #India could offer a critical pathway: Simran Walia or-f.org/34577

#Japan's stringent #immigration policies, favouring temporary foreign employment, limit a full solution to labour shortages. A new human resource agreement with #India could offer a critical pathway: Simran Walia or-f.org/34577

#Japan's stringent #immigration policies, favouring temporary foreign employment, limit a full solution to labour shortages. A new human resource agreement with #India could offer a critical pathway: Simran Walia or-f.org/34577

#Japan's stringent #immigration policies, favouring temporary foreign employment, limit a full solution to labour shortages. A new human resource agreement with #India could offer a critical pathway: Simran Walia or-f.org/34577

#Japan's low #birthrate, exacerbated by #urbanisation, poses a long-term national security concern, potentially weakening its Self-Defence Forces and emergency response capabilities: Simran Walia or-f.org/34577

My latest Article for The Diplomat on, 'Exercise Cope Thunder 2025: Boosting #Philippines-#US Defense Cooperation' ,wherein I analyse that this exercise strengthens interoperability and integrates troops between the US and Philippine Air forces. 👇thediplomat.com/2025/07/exerci…

Asia Pacific. Rise Of The Samurai! From 6th-Gen Jets To F-35-Armed Carriers, Japan Goes All Out To Counter China Aviator Anil Chopra EurAsian Times eurasiantimes.com/rise-of-the-sa…

.Simran Walia spoke on “Japan’s Official Security Assistance Policy towards Southeast Asia” at the Monday Morning Meeting. The meeting was moderated by Arnab Dasgupta . DG Sujan Chinoy and scholars of Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi also participated in the discussion.

My piece in Firstpost today on the recent thaw in #India #China relations and prospects for normalisation. Peaceful and good-neighbourly relations are worth striving for, but complex issues and negative perceptions need to be tackled first. Link below: share.google/rJRsAGr3yO8Ca0…

#Japan faces a severe #demographic crisis with a declining, #ageing population. This strains public finances, reduces the workforce, and impacts national security and global influence: Simran Walia or-f.org/34577

My latest Article for The Diplomat on, 'Why PM Narendra Modi's Upcoming Visit to #Japan is strategically significant'. The visit will likely be a multi-layered diplomatic move.👇thediplomat.com/2025/08/why-na…

My piece in The Indian Express . The recent rough patch in #India #US ties shouldn’t dilute past gains or close doors for future cooperation. But only mutual respect will sustain the valuable strategic partnership, not unilateralism. Jai Hind! Link: share.google/EsycwojNRdq62E…

My piece in TOI on India-China relations & PM Narendra Modi 's visit to #Tianjin for #SCOSummit2025 #Border dispute is key. Lord Palmerston: "We have no eternal allies & we have no perpetual enemies.Our interests are eternal & perpetual & those interests it is our duty to follow"

Honoured to present my book, 'Balancing the Rising Tides: Japan's Indo-Pacific Trajectory' to Amb. Sujan Chinoy, Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi. Had an interesting conversation about theme of the book n #Japan's Security Policy. Thank you for your insightful words n guidance, Sir

Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to resign, report says indianexpress.com/article/world/…