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The Big Read. The Takaichi revolution

The prime minister’s style is clashing with Japan’s traditions — and the bond market

02.09.2026 20

Financial Times

Japanese Politics & Policy

Trump’s South Korea defence flip reminds Japan that it has no Plan B

While alarming for Seoul, an abandonment of US guarantees could be disastrous for Tokyo

20.08.2026 20

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Japanese Politics & Policy

Japan needs deterrence and renewal — not managed decline

More than eight decades after the end of the second world war, the country must rethink its role in the world

13.08.2026 20

Financial Times

Japanese Politics & Policy

Japan needs deterrence and renewal — not managed decline

More than eight decades after the end of the second world war, the country must rethink its role in the world

13.08.2026 30

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Japanese Politics & Policy

It’s a ‘sontaku’ world — we are just living in it

Pre-emptive interpretation of a leader’s wishes can be dangerous and reveals a vacuum where direction should be

23.04.2026 40

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Japanese politics & policy

The Big Read. The country that can’t say no to Trump

Japan is in need of a plan B to dependence on the US. There may not be one

10.04.2026 40

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Japanese politics & policy

Why Takaichi sees opportunity amid Trump’s Pearl Harbor chaos

The president’s shocking comment could be helpful for a prime minister seeking radical transformation of Japan

26.03.2026 40

Financial Times

Japanese politics & policy