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Aum Shinrikyo
QAnon Is Alive and Well in Japan
By Alex Silverman
The conspiracy theory's rise in Japan has disturbing parallels with Aum Shinrikyo, the cult behind the 1995 sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway.
Japan May Help Remove Syria’s Chemical Weapons
The Abe administration is considering sending personnel or equipment to OPCW’s Syria mission.
The Long Shadow of Chemical Weapons
As recent debates swirl around nuclear weapons, chemical weapons have the potential to cause great harm — especially in Asia.
Closing the Book on Aum?
Japan’s Supreme Court has upheld its conviction of the last top Aum official tied to the Tokyo subway sarin attack.
Cult Shadow Still Looms Over Japan
A raid by Japan’s spy agency this month on sites tied to Aum Shinrikyo is a reminder of the troubling legacy the cult has left.
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