Elli Pohlkamp
@ellipohlkamp.bsky.social
Geopolitical Japan Analyst, Japan-EU, Indo Pacific strategic issues/ Director of Agora Strategy Institute (ASI)/ Visiting Fellow Asia Programme at ECFRAsia / WIIS_de
Takaichi calls for the updating of Japan\'s economic security law www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...
Takaichi calls for the updating of Japan's economic security law
The prime minister argues that the geopolitical situation has changed and economic threats are increasing.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Takaichi calls for the updating of Japan\'s economic security law www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...
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Fantastic piece by @ellipohlkamp.bsky.social on what conclusions the EU should draw from the Trump-Takaichi meeting. Worth a read.
As Trump and Takaichi move closer on defence and economic security, the EU must reflect on the credibility of its own alliance, writes Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3XcrJk1
https://bit.ly/3XcrJk1
Pacific drift: Why Europe needs a Japan strategy for the Takaichi-Trump era
Donald Trump has already met Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo. As the two move closer on defence and economic security, the EU must reflect on the credibility of its own alliance…
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November 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Fantastic piece by @ellipohlkamp.bsky.social on what conclusions the EU should draw from the Trump-Takaichi meeting. Worth a read.
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As Japan's new Prime Minister intensifies alignment with Washington, @ellipohlkamp.bsky.social argues that the EU needs to shape, rather than merely react to, the Takaichi-Trump agenda. @ecfr.eu
Pacific drift: Why Europe needs a Japan strategy for the Takaichi-Trump era | ECFR
Donald Trump has already met Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo. As the two move closer on defence and economic security, the EU must reflect
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November 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
As Japan's new Prime Minister intensifies alignment with Washington, @ellipohlkamp.bsky.social argues that the EU needs to shape, rather than merely react to, the Takaichi-Trump agenda. @ecfr.eu
Trump approves Nippon Steel's deal for US Steel: the president appears to have decided the transaction poses no threat to national security after a second review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
May 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Trump approves Nippon Steel's deal for US Steel: the president appears to have decided the transaction poses no threat to national security after a second review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
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With an unpredictable US and a defiant China, the EU and Japan must deepen their alignment—fast. Strategic cooperation is essential to shaping, not just surviving, the new global order, writes @ellipohlkamp.bsky.social
@ecfrasia.bsky.social
@ecfrasia.bsky.social
No time to drift: Trump, China, and the urgency of a stronger EU-Japan alignment
With an unpredictable US and a defiant China, the EU and Japan must deepen their alignment—fast. Strategic cooperation in defence, economic security and diplomacy is no longer optional; it’s…
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April 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
With an unpredictable US and a defiant China, the EU and Japan must deepen their alignment—fast. Strategic cooperation is essential to shaping, not just surviving, the new global order, writes @ellipohlkamp.bsky.social
@ecfrasia.bsky.social
@ecfrasia.bsky.social
My recent commentary for ECFR👉🏻No time to drift: Trump, China, and the urgency of a stronger EU-Japan alignment: ecfr.eu/article/no-t...
No time to drift: Trump, China, and the urgency of a stronger EU-Japan alignment
With an unpredictable US and a defiant China, the EU and Japan must deepen their alignment—fast. Strategic cooperation in defence, economic security and diplomacy is no longer optional; it’s essential...
ecfr.eu
April 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My recent commentary for ECFR👉🏻No time to drift: Trump, China, and the urgency of a stronger EU-Japan alignment: ecfr.eu/article/no-t...
Japan says ‘every option’ on table against Donald Trump’s 25% car tariffs via @FT t.co/uJ4JY3CNhD
https://on.ft.com/4hQg8PB
t.co
March 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Japan says ‘every option’ on table against Donald Trump’s 25% car tariffs via @FT t.co/uJ4JY3CNhD
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Would be helpful if more ntl security reporters would focus a bit on this Tucker interview. It is appalling. Both content, and that he did it in the first place. The transcript demonstrates that Witkoff is biased, misinformed, naive, out of his league, and unqualified for this job.
Witkoff: “You know what? I get a lot of intelligence reports, so I’m able to read things.” singjupost.com/transcript-o...
Transcript of Steve Witkoff’s Interview on The Tucker Carlson Show
Read the full transcript of President Trump's chief negotiator Steve Witkoff’s interview on The Tucker Carlson Show, Premiered March 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT: The Art of Presidential Diplomacy TUCKER CARL...
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March 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Would be helpful if more ntl security reporters would focus a bit on this Tucker interview. It is appalling. Both content, and that he did it in the first place. The transcript demonstrates that Witkoff is biased, misinformed, naive, out of his league, and unqualified for this job.
Japan, China hold 1st high-level economic dialogue in 6 yrs english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03...
Japan, China hold 1st high-level economic dialogue in 6 yrs
Japan and China hold their first high-level economic dialogue in six years as they explore areas of cooperation, with discussions likely to cover Beijing's blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports impo...
english.kyodonews.net
March 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Japan, China hold 1st high-level economic dialogue in 6 yrs english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03...
Japan, China, South Korea agree to promote "future-oriented" cooperation english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03...
Japan, China, South Korea agree to promote "future-oriented" cooperation
The top diplomats of Japan, China and South Korea agree to promote "future-oriented" cooperation during their meeting in Tokyo, amid growing uncertainty over global trade and security follow...
english.kyodonews.net
March 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Japan, China, South Korea agree to promote "future-oriented" cooperation english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03...
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🎙️ Together with @robertalanward.bsky.social and @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social, @ellipohlkamp.bsky.social explores Japan’s economic security policy and the future of Japan-China economic relations.
Listen to the new Japan Memo episode ⬇️
Listen to the new Japan Memo episode ⬇️
Japan’s economic-security policy with Professor Suzuki Kazuto and Dr Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp
Robert Ward hosts Professor Suzuki Kazuto, Professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo, and Dr Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp, Director at Agora Strategy Group, to explore…
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February 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🎙️ Together with @robertalanward.bsky.social and @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social, @ellipohlkamp.bsky.social explores Japan’s economic security policy and the future of Japan-China economic relations.
Listen to the new Japan Memo episode ⬇️
Listen to the new Japan Memo episode ⬇️
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Japan, U.S., South Korea top diplomats reaffirm 'unshakeable' trilateral ties www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02...
Japan, U.S., South Korea top diplomats reaffirm 'unshakeable' trilateral ties
The countries' top diplomats pledged to boost security and economic ties at their first meeting since Donald Trump's election, amid concerns over the relationship's durability.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Japan, U.S., South Korea top diplomats reaffirm 'unshakeable' trilateral ties www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02...
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🇺🇸carefully created an opening for Beijing to present itself as rooting for 🇺🇦and 🇪🇺seat at the table — a seat that is being denied by the Trump Administration.
The US presented Wang Yi with the best possible Munich weekend he could have imagined. 🇨🇳delegation must have truly had fun.
The US presented Wang Yi with the best possible Munich weekend he could have imagined. 🇨🇳delegation must have truly had fun.
Most interesting readout of the whole weekend in Munich. Head of Zelensky's office following meeting with Wang Yi - hugely positive statement
- "China has a crucial role to play in achieving peace"
- Wang said UKR and EU must be part of negotiations
- "intensification" of UKR-CN political dialogue
- "China has a crucial role to play in achieving peace"
- Wang said UKR and EU must be part of negotiations
- "intensification" of UKR-CN political dialogue
February 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
🇺🇸carefully created an opening for Beijing to present itself as rooting for 🇺🇦and 🇪🇺seat at the table — a seat that is being denied by the Trump Administration.
The US presented Wang Yi with the best possible Munich weekend he could have imagined. 🇨🇳delegation must have truly had fun.
The US presented Wang Yi with the best possible Munich weekend he could have imagined. 🇨🇳delegation must have truly had fun.
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Did not expect this one:
Czech foreign minister and former IPAC member Jan Lipasky smiling with Wang Yi
From Chinese readout: "Czech gov pursues a one-China policy, does not support "Taiwan independence", and is willing to work with China to develop good political relations"
Czech foreign minister and former IPAC member Jan Lipasky smiling with Wang Yi
From Chinese readout: "Czech gov pursues a one-China policy, does not support "Taiwan independence", and is willing to work with China to develop good political relations"
February 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Did not expect this one:
Czech foreign minister and former IPAC member Jan Lipasky smiling with Wang Yi
From Chinese readout: "Czech gov pursues a one-China policy, does not support "Taiwan independence", and is willing to work with China to develop good political relations"
Czech foreign minister and former IPAC member Jan Lipasky smiling with Wang Yi
From Chinese readout: "Czech gov pursues a one-China policy, does not support "Taiwan independence", and is willing to work with China to develop good political relations"
Japan, U.K. to Hold Economic 2+2 Meeting in Tokyo in March japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/pol...
Japan, U.K. to Hold Economic 2+2 Meeting in Tokyo in March; Meeting Between Japan, U.K. Foreign, Economic Ministers to Be 1st of Its Kind
<p>The Japanese and British governments are making arrangements for an economic two-plus-two meeting between their foreign and economic ministers on March 7 in Tokyo, according to Japanese government ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
February 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Japan, U.K. to Hold Economic 2+2 Meeting in Tokyo in March japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/pol...
Japan, US eye defense chiefs’ meeting in Japan in late March mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Japan, US eye defense chiefs' meeting in Japan in late March - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan and the United States are arranging a late March meeting in Japan between Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Defense Secret
mainichi.jp
February 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Japan, US eye defense chiefs’ meeting in Japan in late March mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Japan exploring more defense transfers with the Philippines www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02...
Japan exploring more defense transfers to Philippines, envoy says
As Tokyo revises its export guidelines to ease defense equipment transfers, the partners expect more security cooperation on the horizon.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Japan exploring more defense transfers with the Philippines www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02...
Japan exploring drone production capabilities for military aid program www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02...
Japan exploring drone production capabilities for military aid program
Tokyo has begun asking local firms about their capabilities to determine which systems it could provide under the next tranche of security assistance in fiscal 2025 and beyond.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Japan exploring drone production capabilities for military aid program www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02...
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Let’s look at some of the people Musk and Trump just killed: in Thai-Myanmar border migrant camp Umpiem Mai, more than 10k displaced people. USAID withdrawal meant immediate closure of hospital: “multiple patients, relying on oxygen support, died” www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
World's richest man wants poorest people cut off from crucial US aid
The US used to spend more on international development than any other nation, but with Donald Trump and Elon Musk freezing USAID funding, people on the other side of the world are already dealing with...
www.abc.net.au
February 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Let’s look at some of the people Musk and Trump just killed: in Thai-Myanmar border migrant camp Umpiem Mai, more than 10k displaced people. USAID withdrawal meant immediate closure of hospital: “multiple patients, relying on oxygen support, died” www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
In their first summit meeting, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed U.S. involvement in Japan’s defense, including the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/polit…
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/polit…
February 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
In their first summit meeting, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed U.S. involvement in Japan’s defense, including the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/polit…
Trump says Nippon Steel will not purchase but invest in U.S. Steel asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Tr... via @NikkeiAsia
Trump says Nippon Steel will not purchase but invest in U.S. Steel
Japan's Ishiba says deal will move ahead as investment
asia.nikkei.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Trump says Nippon Steel will not purchase but invest in U.S. Steel asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Tr... via @NikkeiAsia
Trump seeks to slash Japan trade deficit through LNG exports, tariffs asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Trum… via @NikkeiAsia
https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Trum…
February 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Trump seeks to slash Japan trade deficit through LNG exports, tariffs asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Trum… via @NikkeiAsia
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China will file a claim with the WTO and "take necessary countermeasures to safeguard its interests", its Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday after the US announced it would impose tariffs on Chinese goods.
www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
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Developing | China hits back at US tariffs with vow to take case to the WTO
Decision by Trump administration to impose 10 per cent tariffs on imports from China ‘disrupts normal China-US trade’, Ministry of Commerce says.
www.scmp.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
China will file a claim with the WTO and "take necessary countermeasures to safeguard its interests", its Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday after the US announced it would impose tariffs on Chinese goods.
www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
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