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.
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