Japan’s foray into regenerative medicine takes on added importance for a nation wrestling with age, stagnation and its place in the world. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/20/japan/japan-stem-cell-awakening/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan
Tehran's anti-Israeli militancy and nuclear brinkmanship have isolated Iran and led to war. But real stability will only come from a democratic transformation driven by the Iranian people themselves. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/19/world/democracy-can-end-irans-nuclear-threat/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #us #iran #israel #middleeast #democracy #ayatollahalikhamenei
M&A activity is frenetic in Tokyo thanks to reforms initiated in 2015. But be wary of going too far. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/20/japan/japans-corporate-revolution-has-worked/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #ma #japaneseeconomy
How ’28 Years Later’ Sets Up for Its Sequel, ‘The Bone Temple’
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‘Christiane F.,’ Which Ebert Called ‘One of the Most Horrifying Movies Ever,’ Returns to Theaters in 4K
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https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/christiane-f-addiction-movie-4k-1235133980/
Is the Battle Of Jericho being re-fought? Has those in power found a way to bring about biblical apocalypse? Is there a cyclical correlation to the Hell on Earth we continue to face, or are Humans inherently evil and retarded? For the answers to these questions and more we look to the wisdom of time, in where we find existence it's self is not kind. We are mere pawns in a Heavenly war between demons and angels, and most allow the demonic forces to inhabit our spirits, removing all hope of Peace, Love and Harmony.
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China claims to promote peace in the South China Sea but instead misrepresents talks, breaks international law, coerces neighbors and undermines ASEAN unity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/19/world/philippine-china-sea-of-peace/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #philippines #china #chinaphilippinerelations #southchinasea #eastchinasea #defense
Donald Trump’s support for Israel’s attack on Iran has sparked outrage among some MAGA loyalists who see it as a betrayal of his anti-war promises. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/19/world/maga-coalition-wont-survive-iran/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #middleeast #israel #benjaminnetanyahu #iran #us #donaldtrump #republicans #maga #defense
https://www.europesays.com/uk/195328/ How will AI influence US-China relations in the next 5 years? #AndTechnology #article #ArtificialIntelligence #Asia&ThePacific #CenterForTechnologyInnovation(CTI) #China #Commentary #ForeignPolicy #ForeignPolitics&Elections #geopolitics #GovernanceStudies #InternationalAffairs #JohnL.ThorntonChinaCenter #Strategy #StrobeTalbottCenterForSecurity #Technology&Information #U.S.ForeignPolicy #UnitedStates #us #USA
Europeans are right to worry about the $250 billion stablecoin market. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/18/world/digital-dollar-trade-war-weapon/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #stablecoin #europe #cryptocurrencies #banking
Israel’s offensive against Iran has yielded quick gains, but depending on Netanyahu’s strategic pivot, it could either trigger a wider conflict or speed up Iran’s nuclear ambitions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/18/world/israel-iran-model-is-lebanon/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #israel #iran #us #usmilitary #missiles #defense #donaldtrump #lebanon #gaza #hamas #benjaminnetanyahu
The AUKUS submarine deal was flawed from the start, and its possible collapse offers Australia a chance to rethink its defense strategy, reclaim sovereignty and pursue more practical, cost-effective alternatives. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/18/world/australia-should-hope-for-aukuss-collapse/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #aukus #ausralia #us #uk #submarines #defense
The drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia offers sobering lessons for those relying on legacy weapons systems. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/18/world/ai-drone-warfare/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #ai #artificialintelligence #drones #russiaukrainewar #defense
Learn the Lingo: Postproduction Terms Every Aspiring Filmmaker Should Know
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https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/film-editing-terminology-phrases-to-know-1235123811/
‘Outrageous’ Is Another British Period Drama — with a Kardashian-Style Twist
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10 Years Ago, ‘Closet Monster’ Reminded Us Why We Still Need Coming-Out Movies
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https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/closet-monster-best-coming-out-movies-1235132912/
The real reason Spain’s economy is bucking the trend of European decline
Spain’s economic growth has come on leaps and bounds in the last decade. So much so that it’s set…
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https://www.europesays.com/2171193/
The real reason Spain’s economy is bucking the trend of European decline
Spain’s economic growth has come on leaps and bounds in the last decade. So much so that it’s set…
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https://www.europesays.com/2171193/
Trump’s reversal on the Nippon Steel deal creates a winning situation benefiting both companies, the U.S. economy, and the Japan-U.S. alliance, but the golden share raises concerns about increased government control. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/17/japan/trump-changes-mind-on-nippon-steel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #nipponsteel #ussteel #us #usjapanrelations #mergers #acquisitions #donaldtrump #steel
