By: Venus Upadhayaya
Japan’s expanded role in 2026 Balikatan drills reflects shift toward proactive defense orientation, collaboration with allies
Venus Upadhayaya is a MOFA Taiwan 2025 Fellow. She reports on India, China, and the Global South, with a traditional focus on Indian and South Asian geopolitics, while also exploring themes of community media, sustainable development, and leadership. Venus has been featured in The Epoch Times, Rising Kashmir, ABP Asmita, and VISION TIMES.
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Venus Upadhayaya's coverage focuses on world affairs, government and politics, with an emphasis on expert commentary. She regularly covers geopolitical events in various regions including Asia and the Middle East.
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Her coverage also suggests a preference for evolving stories and breaking news within the realm of international diplomacy and conflict resolution. Thus offering insights from analysts closely following such developments might be well received by Venus.
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