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The real debate over .380 for self-defense (and why it never dies)

The argument over .380 for self-defense never really cools off, because it is not just about ballistics on paper. It is about what you can actually carry, control, and shoot well when your heart rate ...
Los Angeles Times

Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Japan’s Cabinet approved a record $58-billion defense budget, a dramatic shift from its postwar pacifist ...
The Diplomat

From 4 Flotillas to 3: Inside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Historic Overhaul

The destroyer JS Kaga, the second ship of the Izumo class. Credit: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force In March 2026, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) will undertake its most sweeping ...
The New York Times

Self-Defense Is More Than a Kick and a Punch

Ms. Abdelhamid is the author of the forthcoming “Get Home Safe: A Guide to Self-Defense and Building Our Collective Power.” Feb. 12, 2026 I’ve taught self-defense for nearly 17 years, across Queens ...
Military.com

Pacifist Japan Has Slowly Transformed From Exclusively Self-Defense to a Military Buildup

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s ...