113: Trouble in paradise: Why is Ishigaki building a missile base? w/ Ben Dooley

<div>The New York Times' Ben Dooley joins Deep Dive to discuss his recent reporting trip to Ishigaki, and why the island is currently building a missile base. <br> <br> <strong>Read more:</strong> </div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/17/asia-pacific/island-paradise-near-tensions-over-taiwan/">The island paradise near the front line of tensions over Taiwan</a> (Ben Dooley, The New York Times)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/08/29/national/politics-diplomacy/japan-taiwan-relations-ldp/">To China's chagrin, Japan-Taiwan talks could pave the way for closer ties</a> (Jesse Johnson, The Japan Times)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/06/06/asia-pacific/taiwan-china-us-japan-explainer/">What's behind surging tensions in the Taiwan Strait?</a> (Jesse Johnson, The Japan Times)</li> <li> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2021/03/24/commentary/japan-commentary/taiwan-self-defense-forces-china-u-s-defense/">What can Japan do in a Taiwan-China clash?</a> (Michael MacArthur Bosack, The Japan Times)</li> <li><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/01/national/abe-china-taiwan/">Invasion of Taiwan by China would be ‘economic suicide,’ former PM Abe warns</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/01/19/national/japan-brings-back-covid-19-restrictions-omicron-surge/">Japan brings back COVID-19 restrictions over omicron surge</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/01/18/national/tonga-japan-tsunami-weather-experts-confusion/">Tsunami caused by Tonga volcano eruption stumps Japan weather experts</a></li> </ul> <div> <br> <strong>Sponsor: <br> </strong>Today’s episode is sponsored by RGF Professional Recruitment Japan, the bilingual arm of Recruit, Japan and Asia's largest recruiting and information service company. Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/rgfrecruitment">www.rgf-professional.jp</a>, to register your resume and unleash your potential today.<br> <br> <strong>On this episode:<br> </strong