Why Should We Care About Japan’s Snap-Election Landslide?
About This Episode
US-Japan Foundation President Jake Schlesinger explains February eighth election delivering Prime Minister Takaichi's rare supermajority. Highlights Chinese threats appearing to strengthen public support, Taiwan invasion concerns, and navigating complex "America-First" policies while hedging with Australia-India-Philippines-South Korea partnerships.
More Episodes
Why Should We Care if Vietnam is Swinging Toward China?
Ray and Jim speak with Dr. Nguyễn Khắc Giang on Vietnam’s strategic hedging between the United States and China, examining economic pressures, defense diversification, domestic…
Listen →
Why Should We Care if a U.S.-Japan-Philippines Trilateral can Deter China?
Ray and Jim speak with Lisa Curtis and Ryan Claffey on U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral cooperation, the First Island Chain’s strategic importance, evolving defense and economic ties,…
Listen →
Why Should We Care if Energy Dependence Undermines Southeast Asia’s Quest for Agency?
Ray and Jim speak with Gita Wirjawan about how a Strait of Hormuz closure exposes Southeast Asia’s energy vulnerability, driving difficult fiscal tradeoffs, rising costs…
Listen →