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German President Makes Historic UK State Visit: First in 27 Years as Post-Brexit Relations Strengthen
Dec 03, 2025 11:32 pm CST
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in the UK for a landmark three-day state visit, the first by a German head of state in 27 years, highlighting strengthened security cooperation between London and Berlin after post-Brexit tensions. The visit includes meetings with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a Windsor Castle banquet, and commemorative events that underscore the renewed partnership focused on supporting Ukraine and enhancing defense collaboration.
Strategic Diplomacy: How Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Strengthened US Alliance During Trump's Visit
Oct 28, 2025 06:41 pm CST
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi employed sophisticated diplomatic strategies during US President Donald Trump's first visit, securing critical minerals agreements, accelerating defense commitments, and leveraging personal connections through the Shinzo Abe legacy. The visit showcased Tokyo's commitment to strengthening the US-Japan alliance through carefully orchestrated diplomatic gestures, strategic agreements, and symbolic exchanges designed to appeal to American priorities.