Japan enters 2026 with rare political stability under Prime Minister Takaichi, but her durability will depend on managing a fragile coalition, navigating U.S. pressure and delivering long-term economic solutions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/01/07/japan/takaichis-2026-political-landscape/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #ldp #jip #donaldtrump #usdefense #indopacific #japaneseeconomy
Europe should fully tap Russia’s frozen central bank assets to fund Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction instead of depending on taxpayers, especially given Trump’s conditions on continued U.S. support. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/16/world/frozen-russian-billions-pay-for-ukraines-arms/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #europe #eu #nato #donaldtrump #usdefense