In an Asahi Shimbun Podcast Q&A feature, an editorial committee member selected around 30 of the 92 questions submitted by readers and provided answers. The topics include the future of peace in Japan in an age of war, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, the Taiwan issue, and the future of the three security documents.
The Asahi Shimbun conducted a Q&A inviting questions from readers through its digital edition. This edition focused on “In an Age of War, What Will Become of Peace in Japan?—The Wars in Europe and the Middle East, the Taiwan Issue, and the Future of the Three Security Documents.”
From the 92 questions submitted, reporter and editorial committee member Sonoda Koji (園田耕司) selected approximately 30 and explored, together with readers’ voices, answers that could not be provided immediately.
The topics included the nature of peace in Japan in an age of war, the conflict situations in Europe and the Middle East, the geopolitical risks arising from US-China confrontation over Taiwan and cross-Strait relations, and the future of security-related documents.
The programme was distributed on the Asahi Shimbun Podcast and is also available on platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It was recorded on 5 August 2026.