If China “Crimea’s” Taiwan: What Japan and the Philippines Would Do A China move on Taiwan modeled on Crimea would hinge on speed, ambiguity, and forcing a new reality before diplomacy can react, and that is why the region is so tense. Such a scenario would immediately pull in Japan and the Philippines not by ideology, but by geography: Japan’s southwest islands sit within minutes of Taiwan, making neutrality impractical, while Manila would face urgent evacuation challenges for over 100,000 Fili

Japan is one of the world's largest economies, but few know that its geography is among the most challenging on the planet. With 80% of its territory covered in mountains, more than 100 active volcanoes, 1,500 earthquakes a year, and a rapidly aging population, Japan faces unique challenges. | Geographic Enigma