Geopolitics Russia and the long shadow of Versailles By Keith Preston on July 13, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) View it in your browser. Top News Stories No longer a ‘catastrophe,’ Japan’s cybersecurity could still improve Many firms use outdated technology and systems that are not as secure but are hesitant to replace them. Uncertainty looms over Thai PM vote even if front-runner wins Thai politician Pita Limjaroenrat will have his first shot at occupying the country’s top political office Thursday, as lawmakers gathered to elect a new prime … NATO leaders send mixed messages in Japan office controversy While French President Emmanuel Macron said NATO should keep its focus on the North Atlantic region, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the idea was … TV personality and LGBTQ advocate ryuchell dies at 27 Harajuku fashion influencer Ryuji Higa, better known as ryuchell, was found unconscious in Tokyo on Wednesday. Local politician dies as torrential rain sweeps Sea of Japan coast The Meteorological Agency alerted residents to be wary of mudslides, flooding in low-lying areas and of rivers bursting their banks. Taiwan’s #MeToo scandals push Tsai to revamp law before election With over 200 people already implicated, the DPP is expected to greenlight tougher measures against sexual harassment. Other Stories Culture Hiroshima Appeals poster set to continue traditions of daring design and anti-nuclear art Norio Nakamura’s entry is the latest in an iconic series of posters that has contributed some of the greatest and most impactful images in Japanese … Opinion Russia and the long shadow of Versailles Garnishing Russia’s frozen assets to help finance Ukraine’s reconstruction would give the Kremlin a powerful propaganda tool with which to paint Russia as the victim. Culture Will doing nothing be yet another PR coup for Studio Ghibli? Studio Ghibli’s Toshio Suzuki has a history of taking unconventional approaches to promoting the work of anime director Hayao Miyazaki. Sports Dominant Gonoyama continues to impress in top-flight debut Gonoyama’s dominant win left him in a three-way tie for the lead at the 15-day meet. Sports Hiroto Kobukata lifts Eagles to win over Fighters with ninth-inning single Hiroto Kobukata singled in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning as the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles beat the Hokkaido Nippon Ham … Sports Jasper Philipsen sprints to fourth stage win of Tour de France Belgian Jasper Philipsen sprinted to his fourth stage victory on this year’s Tour de France with a powerful final burst on Stage 11 from Clermont-Ferrand … Sports Springboks have to defy history to beat All Blacks in Auckland It has been 86 years and nine tests since South Africa last won in Auckland, where it suffered a 57-0 drubbing against New Zealand in … Attack the SystemTweetMorePrintShare on TumblrReddit Categories: Geopolitics