While the world is in a state of silence over the war between Russia and Ukraine, it has now erupted in Israel. The Islamic organization Hamas launches a large-scale attack on Israel, and Israel launches its largest-ever airstrike on the Palestinian autonomous region of Gaza. There are concerns that the offensive and defensive battles will intensify. Black smoke is now billowing all over the world. How long will this turbulence last? How can I calm down? More importantly, is East Asia okay? There seems to be a foul odor and a sense of unrest in the air like never before… (Kei)