July 26, 2019 Ryukyu ShimpoLummis points out that in the defense authorization bill, a section that previously described the Henoko site as “the only option” has been replaced with language requiring re-examination of the Henoko base construction. Lummis plans to submit a written request to the U.S. government, to directly inspect the destruction of coral gardens, and … [Read more...] about U.S. veterans to request GAO investigation of Henoko base construction/辺野古新基地建設地、米側が調査を 元軍人の会 来月の総会で決議提起
Japan and Korea relations
Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics are showing the nightmare waiting for L.A. in 2028
By JULES BOYKOFF AND DAVE ZIRINJULY 23, 2019 12:08 PM (LA Times) … [Read more...] about Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics are showing the nightmare waiting for L.A. in 2028
In ten years, seven former defense ministry personnel re-hired at companies contracted for Henoko-related work
Venezuela Accuses U.S. of Secretly Shipping Arms After Weapons Found on Plane with Possible CIA Ties (Elliot Abrams connection?)
From Democracy NowA North Carolina-based air freight company has halted flights to Venezuela following a report by McClatchy linking it to possible arms smuggling. Last week, Venezuelan authorities claimed they had uncovered 19 assault weapons, 118 ammunition cartridges and 90 military-grade radio antennas on board a U.S.-owned plane that had flown from Miami into Valencia, … [Read more...] about Venezuela Accuses U.S. of Secretly Shipping Arms After Weapons Found on Plane with Possible CIA Ties (Elliot Abrams connection?)