economic security
Japan's First Woman PM: Sanae Takaichi's Conservative Rise to Power in Japanese Politics
Oct 05, 2025 02:58 am CST
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leader and soon-to-be first female prime minister. Despite breaking gender barriers in politics, her conservative stance on traditional values, hawkish foreign policy, and alignment with Shinzo Abe's vision signals continuity rather than change in Japanese governance. Her journey from heavy-metal drummer to powerful political figure offers insights into Japan's complex relationship with gender equality and conservative politics.
Sanae Takaichi: From Heavy Metal Drummer to Japan's First Woman Prime Minister
Oct 04, 2025 02:43 pm CST
Sanae Takaichi, a staunchly conservative politician and former heavy metal drummer, is set to make history as Japan's first female prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election. Though breaking gender barriers in Japanese politics, her policies align with the LDP's conservative wing, focusing on national defense, economic security, and stricter immigration controls rather than feminist reforms.
Trump Administration Plans Chip-Based Tariff System on Imported Electronics to Boost US Manufacturing
Sep 27, 2025 02:00 pm CST
The Trump administration is developing a novel tariff strategy that would tax imported electronic devices based on their semiconductor chip content, aiming to incentivize domestic manufacturing. This previously unreported plan would affect products ranging from toothbrushes to laptops, potentially impacting consumer prices while advancing the administration's goal of reducing dependence on foreign-made semiconductor products critical to national and economic security.
India Refutes NATO Chief's Claims About Modi-Putin Conversation on Ukraine Strategy
Sep 26, 2025 07:47 pm CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has strongly denied NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claim that Prime Minister Modi contacted President Putin regarding US tariffs, calling the statement "entirely baseless" and urging greater responsibility from NATO leadership. The controversy emerges amid improving India-US relations following recent diplomatic engagements and trade discussions.
S Jaishankar Calls Terrorism a Persistent Threat to Global Development at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 02:06 am CST
At the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that terrorism remains a persistent threat to development, urging global cooperation against terrorist activities. He highlighted the deterioration of international peace and development, particularly noting impacts on the Global South from conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, while calling for multilateralism reform and diplomatic solutions to global challenges.
Opinion | The Real Reason Behind Trump's Change Of Heart For TikTok
Sep 24, 2025 03:48 pm CST
If the agreement eventually fructifies, then it gives us an indication into the thinking of Trump 2.0 with respect to economic security being a key element of national security.
China, India "Primary Funders" Of Ukraine War By Buying Russian Oil: Trump At UN
Sep 24, 2025 01:25 am CST
China and India are the "primary funders" of the Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday in his address to the UN General Assembly.
Opinion | India's Brains Meet Japan's Tech - And Why China Should Be Worried
Aug 30, 2025 12:51 pm CST
The Tokyo summit will be remembered as the moment when two of Asia's most important democracies moved beyond talking about technological sovereignty to actually building it.
From Quake-Safe Bullet Trains To AI And Security: PM Modi's Big Japan Agenda
Aug 27, 2025 08:17 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Japan from 29th to 30th August 2025, his eighth visit to the country. Along with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, PM Modi will hold the 15th India-Japan annual summit on Friday.
Indian Envoy Meets US Lawmakers Amid Trade Tensions Over New Tariffs
Aug 22, 2025 03:48 am CST
Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday met with prominent US lawmakers amid a strain in relations between Washington and New Delhi after President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.