Prime Minister Takaichi's growth strategy is not merely about domestic economic expansion. It is a geoeconomic and security strategy aimed at elevating Japan’s status in the international system. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/01/12/japan/takaichis-twin-challenges/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #japaneseeconomy #trade #defense