[T]o reduce that complex web of violence to “Christian genocide”, as President Trump recently claimed, is both reckless and ignorant.
The Sept. 30 meeting felt more like Trump and Hegseth’s personal political talk show.
Trump has repeatedlly … contrary to his declarations, put Russia's interests ahead of the interests of America’s allies.
Okinawa Prefecture bears a disproportionate burden, hosting 70% of all exclusively U.S. military facilities in Japan.
This attitude of prioritizing the U.S. position and deferring the protection of locals is unacceptable[.]
This is for the convenience of the military; there is no consideration for the residents of the surrounding area.
It is simply not acceptable that the lives and livelihoods of [Okinawa] residents continue to be endangered and threatened by the stationing of U.S. forces in Japan.
Okinawans have a firmly rooted belief that if things go wrong, they will become a target.
Experts are concerned that once this technology is let loose, it may cause unanticipated damage to the entire ecosystem.