Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warned that US government debt is rising too quickly, fueling a climate like the years before World War II https://t.co/P2SOD2dtVm ...

Cultural Production Trends - China's anti-Japanese cultural productions are adapting to engage younger audiences with World War II memories [1] Geopolitical Context - The productions aim to keep memories of World War II alive [1]

Discovery & Historical Significance - Ocean Exploration Trust's exploration vehicle Nautilus discovered the wreck of the Terzuki, a World War II era Japanese destroyer unseen for 83 years, in the Iron Bottom Sound [1] - The discovery of the Terzuki disproved the long-held theory that onboard depth charges caused its sinking, revealing American torpedoes as the actual cause [1] - The EV Nautilus shared the first public images of the Terzuki, as no known historical images existed due to the secrecy of the Japanese Navy during wartime [1] Technology & Methodology - Ocean Exploration Trust utilized advanced remote operated vehicles and uncrewed ocean mapping drones, including Dris, a 25-foot vessel mapping the seafloor using sonar up to 3,000 meters deep [1] - Dris's sonar data helps the EV Nautilus crew identify new sites of interest, optimizing detection of potential wrecks [1] - The team is exploring using its data to develop machine learning systems to help identify targets for exploration [1] Operational Challenges & Risks - The EV Nautilus crew faced dangers from potentially unstable Japanese ordinance (depth charges) on the wreck [1] - The exploration team encountered challenges such as fishing nets caught on wrecks and potential equipment malfunctions, requiring battery backups and rescue missions [1]

THIS IS "THE ASIA TRADE. " PAUL: ASIAN STOCKS SET TO MIRROR A WEEK WALL STREET SESSION. U.S. TRADERS STARTED IN ON A SOUR NIGHT -- A SOUR NOTE. THE U.S. REVOKES TSMC'S AUTHORIZATION TO SHIP A CENTRAL GEAR TO ITS CHIP-MAKING BASE WHICH FOLLOWS EARLIER ACTIONS AGAINST SAMSUNG AND SK HYNIX. STEPHEN: CHINA HOSTS A MILITARY PARADE MARKING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II WITH NEW WEAPONRY AND DIPLOMATIC CLOUT ON DISPLAY. PAUL: LET US LOOK OUT HOW MARKETS ARE TRACKING AHEAD OF THIS WEDNESDAY SESSIO ...

Political Analysis - The Chinese Communist Party is still striving for acknowledgment of its role in securing the final victory of World War II, eight decades later [1]

Historical Analysis - Japan, lacking a singular or collective leadership during World War II, followed "a maximally ruinous and self-destructive path" [1] Source Information - The analysis is based on an essay by historian Eri Hotta, part of the Archive 1945 project [1] - Illustration by Dan Williams accompanies the essay [1]

80 years ago today, on August 9th, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. Three days earlier, the US had dropped a separate bomb on the city of Hiroshima. These bombs changed the course of history.The two bombs are estimated to have killed roughly 200,000 people in both cities. Half of them died on the first day. Many others died of burns and radiation sickness in the days, the weeks, and the months that followed.The destructive power of this new type of weapon was ...

Japan’s leaders led the country down “a maximally ruinous and self-destructive path” during the second world war, argues a historian in a guest essay for our 1945 Archive project https://t.co/kGEOh23sbq ...

Historical Event & Impact - The US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima 80 years ago, followed by a second bomb on Nagasaki, resulting in nearly 250,000 lives lost [1][4][5] - The bombings are considered by many historians to have hastened the end of World War II [1][4] - The Hiroshima bombing occurred at 8:15 AM, with the bomb detonating approximately 2,000 ft above the ground [2][5] - The atomic blast created a mushroom cloud rising to approximately 60,000 ft [2] Remembrance & Legacy - Hiroshima has been rebuilt into a city of over 1 million people, drawing tourists to its memorial peace park, museum, and atomic dome [5] - Virtual reality tours recreate the bombing and its aftermath, providing a visceral experience for visitors [6] - Survivors, known as "hibakusha," have faced illness and discrimination, and their numbers are declining [6][7] - Japanese survivors group Nihon Hadankio was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work in ensuring Hiroshima is not forgotten [7] Contemporary Relevance - Concerns are raised about the potential for nuclear disaster in current global conflicts, highlighting the importance of remembering Hiroshima [8] - Younger generations are taking on the responsibility of sharing the stories of Hiroshima to prevent future tragedies [9]