Shinzo Abe
Japan's New PM Takaichi Prioritizes US Alliance in First Call with President Trump
Oct 26, 2025 12:35 pm CST
In her first conversation with US President Donald Trump, Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized strengthening the Japan-US Alliance as her administration's top foreign policy priority. The leaders discussed strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to Japan, where they will hold a summit meeting on Tuesday.
Sanae Takaichi: Japan's First Female PM Faces Coalition Crisis and Economic Challenges
Oct 07, 2025 12:37 pm CST
Sanae Takaichi, poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, faces significant challenges including potential loss of the LDP's longtime coalition partner Komeito, economic pressures, and complex diplomatic relations with the U.S. under Trump. As a staunch conservative, her political stance on historical issues and immigration threatens to reshape Japan's political landscape while she seeks to address inflation and maintain the crucial Japan-U.S. alliance.
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.
Opinion | Who Is Scott Bessent - Tariff Hawk, Yen Man, And India's New Headache?
Aug 19, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Recently, Bessent told Europe that it is not doing its part because it is yet to join the US in imposing secondary tariffs on India. "It's put up or shut up time," he told Europe.