Jon Reinsch
@jonreinsch.bsky.social
My main focus is Japan, and in particular, US bases in Okinawa—because as John Lewis said, "When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up."
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My latest article for @okinawatimes.co.jp explores how US military histories of Okinawa are riddled with serious errors and omissions - and how these might be amplified by AI-generated search overviews.
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Okinawa means “big or long rope” and Commodore Perry “landed in Naha in 1851” – US military histories rife with errors and omissions | Jon Mitchell Investigates | 沖縄タイムス＋プラス
Online explanations of Okinawa’s history, produced by the US military to teach service members about the islands, are riddled with factual errors, exaggerate the benefits of US administration (1945–72...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My latest article for @okinawatimes.co.jp explores how US military histories of Okinawa are riddled with serious errors and omissions - and how these might be amplified by AI-generated search overviews.
www.okinawatimes.co.jp/articles/-/1...
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"Campaign for Nobel Peace Prize for Japan Constitution's Article 9 ends after decade"
I've long considered Article 9 one of Japan's greatest contributions to the world. The Nobel Committee has awarded far less deserving entities, such as Henry Kissinger.
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I've long considered Article 9 one of Japan's greatest contributions to the world. The Nobel Committee has awarded far less deserving entities, such as Henry Kissinger.
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Campaign for Nobel Peace Prize for Japan Constitution's Article 9 ends after decade - The Mainichi
SAGAMIHARA, Kanagawa -- An executive committee that spent over a decade advocating for war-renouncing Article 9 of Japan's Constitution to be recogniz
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November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Campaign for Nobel Peace Prize for Japan Constitution's Article 9 ends after decade"
I've long considered Article 9 one of Japan's greatest contributions to the world. The Nobel Committee has awarded far less deserving entities, such as Henry Kissinger.
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
I've long considered Article 9 one of Japan's greatest contributions to the world. The Nobel Committee has awarded far less deserving entities, such as Henry Kissinger.
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
"Main opposition party leader pushes Japan to uphold non-nuclear principles"
Does Noda advocate that Japan join the TPNW Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty? If not, why not?
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Does Noda advocate that Japan join the TPNW Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty? If not, why not?
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Main opposition party leader pushes Japan to uphold non-nuclear principles - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A former prime minister who heads the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on Saturday called for the country's n
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November 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"Main opposition party leader pushes Japan to uphold non-nuclear principles"
Does Noda advocate that Japan join the TPNW Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty? If not, why not?
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Does Noda advocate that Japan join the TPNW Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty? If not, why not?
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"VOX POPULI: Defacement of the national flag should never be criminalized"
A country that punishes people for disrespecting a piece of cloth doesn't deserve to be respected.
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A country that punishes people for disrespecting a piece of cloth doesn't deserve to be respected.
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VOX POPULI: Defacement of the national flag should never be criminalized | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The law on the national flag and anthem, enacted in 1999, consists of only two clauses. The law established the “Nisshoki” (flag of rising sun) as the national flag of Japan and “Kimigayo” as the nati...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"VOX POPULI: Defacement of the national flag should never be criminalized"
A country that punishes people for disrespecting a piece of cloth doesn't deserve to be respected.
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A country that punishes people for disrespecting a piece of cloth doesn't deserve to be respected.
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Japan PM Takaichi: “We have been able to put into practice the policies I have advocated since taking office [such as] elevating the Japan-US alliance to new heights" Of Japanese servility?
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Takaichi says no time to consider dissolving the Lower House | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
GYEONGJU, South Korea--Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Nov. 1 she has no plans to dissolve the Lower House or call a snap election, saying she has more urgent issues to address first.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Japan PM Takaichi: “We have been able to put into practice the policies I have advocated since taking office [such as] elevating the Japan-US alliance to new heights" Of Japanese servility?
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"US Marine arrested in Okinawa for alleged assault on restaurant worker"
Is this what the US military means when it says its personnel are in Japan to protect people?
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Is this what the US military means when it says its personnel are in Japan to protect people?
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US Marine arrested in Okinawa for alleged assault on restaurant worker - The Mainichi
NAHA, Japan (Kyodo) -- A U.S. Marine was arrested Monday on suspicion of injuring a restaurant employee by grappling the man by the throat in Naha, Ok
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November 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"US Marine arrested in Okinawa for alleged assault on restaurant worker"
Is this what the US military means when it says its personnel are in Japan to protect people?
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Is this what the US military means when it says its personnel are in Japan to protect people?
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"Exclusionist rhetoric in Japan politics sparks Osaka anti-xenophobia protest movement"
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Exclusionist rhetoric in Japan politics sparks Osaka anti-xenophobia protest movement - The Mainichi
OSAKA -- It was a sweltering Aug. 31, and the street outside JR Osaka Station was crowded with protesters decrying what they call the anti-foreigner r
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November 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"Exclusionist rhetoric in Japan politics sparks Osaka anti-xenophobia protest movement"
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Giant mural at Hiroshima Airport screams ‘no more nukes’
Nihon Hidankyo cochairman Mimaki Toshiyuki: “This mural will help in continuing calls for a nuclear-free world even after all hibakusha have departed this life.”
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Nihon Hidankyo cochairman Mimaki Toshiyuki: “This mural will help in continuing calls for a nuclear-free world even after all hibakusha have departed this life.”
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Giant mural at Hiroshima Airport screams ‘no more nukes’ | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
MIHARA, Hiroshima Prefecture--A gigantic mural recently unveiled at Hiroshima Airport to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing depicts key players in the antinuclear movement.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Giant mural at Hiroshima Airport screams ‘no more nukes’
Nihon Hidankyo cochairman Mimaki Toshiyuki: “This mural will help in continuing calls for a nuclear-free world even after all hibakusha have departed this life.”
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Nihon Hidankyo cochairman Mimaki Toshiyuki: “This mural will help in continuing calls for a nuclear-free world even after all hibakusha have departed this life.”
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'There Is No Ceasefire' Say Gazans as Israeli Strikes Kill, Wound Hundreds
20-year-old Hala: “The occupation targets whoever it wants, stopping and resuming the genocide every few days as if playing with our lives.”
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20-year-old Hala: “The occupation targets whoever it wants, stopping and resuming the genocide every few days as if playing with our lives.”
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'There Is No Ceasefire' Say Gazans as Israeli Strikes Kill, Wound Hundreds | Common Dreams
"The occupation targets whoever it wants, stopping and resuming the genocide every few days as if playing with our lives," said one young woman from Gaza.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
'There Is No Ceasefire' Say Gazans as Israeli Strikes Kill, Wound Hundreds
20-year-old Hala: “The occupation targets whoever it wants, stopping and resuming the genocide every few days as if playing with our lives.”
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20-year-old Hala: “The occupation targets whoever it wants, stopping and resuming the genocide every few days as if playing with our lives.”
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"Takaichi stresses ‘future-oriented’ relations in talks with S. Korea"
Years from now, will Israel likewise insist on "future-oriented" relations with Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, etc.—meaning they're not allowed to mention Israel's 10s of 1000s of victims?
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Years from now, will Israel likewise insist on "future-oriented" relations with Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, etc.—meaning they're not allowed to mention Israel's 10s of 1000s of victims?
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Takaichi stresses ‘future-oriented’ relations in talks with S. Korea | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
GYEONGJU, South Korea—Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to build a future-oriented and stable relationship with South Korea and continue shuttle diplomacy visits in her first bilateral meeting wit...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Takaichi stresses ‘future-oriented’ relations in talks with S. Korea"
Years from now, will Israel likewise insist on "future-oriented" relations with Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, etc.—meaning they're not allowed to mention Israel's 10s of 1000s of victims?
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Years from now, will Israel likewise insist on "future-oriented" relations with Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, etc.—meaning they're not allowed to mention Israel's 10s of 1000s of victims?
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China's Foreign Minister Wang: "China has noticed several positive signals coming out of Japan's new cabinet."
Several? I can't even think of one!
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Several? I can't even think of one!
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China hints at Xi meeting with Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
BEIJING--China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday talked up
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October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
China's Foreign Minister Wang: "China has noticed several positive signals coming out of Japan's new cabinet."
Several? I can't even think of one!
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Several? I can't even think of one!
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Japan PM Takaichi: "Now we are facing an unprecedentedly severe security environment. Peace cannot be preserved by words alone. It can be protected only when there is unwavering determination and action."
As in Orwell's "1984," "War is peace."
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As in Orwell's "1984," "War is peace."
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Trump says US-Japan alliance foundation of peace in Pacific - The Mainichi
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Kyodo) -- The U.S.-Japan alliance is a foundation of peace in the Pacific, President Donald Trump said Tuesday in his speech at a na
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October 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Japan PM Takaichi: "Now we are facing an unprecedentedly severe security environment. Peace cannot be preserved by words alone. It can be protected only when there is unwavering determination and action."
As in Orwell's "1984," "War is peace."
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As in Orwell's "1984," "War is peace."
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"Hegseth emphasized that he expects Japan’s defense budget increase to be implemented as quickly as possible."
Sounds like "within the current fiscal year"—2 years ahead of schedule—isn't fast enough for the Secretary of Arrogance.
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Sounds like "within the current fiscal year"—2 years ahead of schedule—isn't fast enough for the Secretary of Arrogance.
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Hegseth urges swift Japanese defense spending boost in talks | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Visiting U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pressed his Japanese counterpart on Oct. 29 in talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo to speedily increase the nation's defense spending, as promised to the...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Hegseth emphasized that he expects Japan’s defense budget increase to be implemented as quickly as possible."
Sounds like "within the current fiscal year"—2 years ahead of schedule—isn't fast enough for the Secretary of Arrogance.
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Sounds like "within the current fiscal year"—2 years ahead of schedule—isn't fast enough for the Secretary of Arrogance.
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"Trump invites emperor, empress to the White House"
No doubt the not at all self-absorbed Trump will expect them to ooh and ahh over his ridiculous ballroom.
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No doubt the not at all self-absorbed Trump will expect them to ooh and ahh over his ridiculous ballroom.
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Trump invites emperor, empress to the White House | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
In their first meeting in six years, Emperor Naruhito and U.S. President Donald Trump exchanged pleasantries on Japan-U.S. friendship and Japanese players in Major League Baseball, and discussed confl...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"Trump invites emperor, empress to the White House"
No doubt the not at all self-absorbed Trump will expect them to ooh and ahh over his ridiculous ballroom.
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No doubt the not at all self-absorbed Trump will expect them to ooh and ahh over his ridiculous ballroom.
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"The White House says Takaichi told Trump that she’s nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize."
Why not nominate him for the Nobels in literature and physics? He deserves them about as much as he does the Peace Prize.
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Why not nominate him for the Nobels in literature and physics? He deserves them about as much as he does the Peace Prize.
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Trump meets with newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
"The White House says Takaichi told Trump that she’s nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize."
Why not nominate him for the Nobels in literature and physics? He deserves them about as much as he does the Peace Prize.
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Why not nominate him for the Nobels in literature and physics? He deserves them about as much as he does the Peace Prize.
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To please Trump, Abe bought problem-plagued F-35s. Now, Takaichi is poised to buy trucks that "may also be impractical given the narrow streets in Tokyo and other Japanese cities."
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For Japan’s new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
President Donald Trump arrives Monday in Japan where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the U.S. leader to ease trade tensions.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
To please Trump, Abe bought problem-plagued F-35s. Now, Takaichi is poised to buy trucks that "may also be impractical given the narrow streets in Tokyo and other Japanese cities."
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"Observers are closely watching how the two leaders... will build a personal rapport."
If Trump gripes that Japan isn't paying enough for the US troop presence, Takaichi can say, "Mr. President, inspired by you, we're persecuting foreigners!"
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If Trump gripes that Japan isn't paying enough for the US troop presence, Takaichi can say, "Mr. President, inspired by you, we're persecuting foreigners!"
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Tokyo braces for summit with Trump under heavy security | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
During her first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 28, newly minted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to pledge Japan’s commitment to proactively bolstering its defense capabilit...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"Observers are closely watching how the two leaders... will build a personal rapport."
If Trump gripes that Japan isn't paying enough for the US troop presence, Takaichi can say, "Mr. President, inspired by you, we're persecuting foreigners!"
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If Trump gripes that Japan isn't paying enough for the US troop presence, Takaichi can say, "Mr. President, inspired by you, we're persecuting foreigners!"
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"support concerning [Takaichi's] nationalist views and traditional values varied by age. 80% among those in their 30s approved, compared with 40% among those aged 70 and older."
What is it with the kids today?
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What is it with the kids today?
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Survey: Takaichi Cabinet starts off strong with 68% approval rating | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The newly inaugurated Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received a robust approval rating of 68 percent, buoyed by strong support from the younger voters, an Asahi Shimbun survey showed.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"support concerning [Takaichi's] nationalist views and traditional values varied by age. 80% among those in their 30s approved, compared with 40% among those aged 70 and older."
What is it with the kids today?
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What is it with the kids today?
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"Takaichi told Trump that 'Japan is a very important nation for the United States' strategies toward China and the Indo-Pacific region.'"
She's volunteering for Japan to be on the front lines of the war. Trump's likely reaction: "Sounds good to me!"
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She's volunteering for Japan to be on the front lines of the war. Trump's likely reaction: "Sounds good to me!"
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Japan PM Takaichi, Trump hold phone talks, agree to strengthen alliance - The Mainichi
KUALA LUMPUR (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Saturday that she and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to strengthen the bilater
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October 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"Takaichi told Trump that 'Japan is a very important nation for the United States' strategies toward China and the Indo-Pacific region.'"
She's volunteering for Japan to be on the front lines of the war. Trump's likely reaction: "Sounds good to me!"
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
She's volunteering for Japan to be on the front lines of the war. Trump's likely reaction: "Sounds good to me!"
mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Per globalfirepower.com, US military budget (not counting nukes, NSA, etc.) is roughly 200 times Venezuela's. Is Trump targeting Venezuela because his ego demands that he beat up somebody, and he knows he can't beat China?
October 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Per globalfirepower.com, US military budget (not counting nukes, NSA, etc.) is roughly 200 times Venezuela's. Is Trump targeting Venezuela because his ego demands that he beat up somebody, and he knows he can't beat China?
"Takaichi could benefit from being a political protege of former [PM] Shinzo Abe, who appeared to have won Trump’s trust during [his] first term."
But can she engage in Abe's golf diplomacy?
"experts think she will refrain from expressing her views on the war and
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But can she engage in Abe's golf diplomacy?
"experts think she will refrain from expressing her views on the war and
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Takaichi faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Just days after taking office, Japan’s new leader faces a series of back-to-back foreign policy tests, with a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo sandwiched between Asia-region summits i...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"Takaichi could benefit from being a political protege of former [PM] Shinzo Abe, who appeared to have won Trump’s trust during [his] first term."
But can she engage in Abe's golf diplomacy?
"experts think she will refrain from expressing her views on the war and
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But can she engage in Abe's golf diplomacy?
"experts think she will refrain from expressing her views on the war and
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'We Have Lived This Nightmare Before': Latin American Lawmakers Condemn Trump Extrajudicial Killings
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'We Have Lived This Nightmare Before': Latin American Lawmakers Condemn Trump Extrajudicial Killings | Common Dreams
Latin American leaders condemn Trump's boat-bombing spree in the Caribbean and Pacific, calling it a threat to peace and stability.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
'We Have Lived This Nightmare Before': Latin American Lawmakers Condemn Trump Extrajudicial Killings
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"IOC recommends no international sporting events in Indonesia after country barred Israeli athletes"
Carry out a genocide? To IOC, you're OK.
Exclude a country that carries out a genocide? To IOC, you're persona non grata.
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Carry out a genocide? To IOC, you're OK.
Exclude a country that carries out a genocide? To IOC, you're persona non grata.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
IOC recommends no international sporting events in Indonesia after country barred Israeli athletes | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
LAUSANNE, Switzerland--The International Olympic Committee has recommended global sports federations cease holding events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnas...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"IOC recommends no international sporting events in Indonesia after country barred Israeli athletes"
Carry out a genocide? To IOC, you're OK.
Exclude a country that carries out a genocide? To IOC, you're persona non grata.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Carry out a genocide? To IOC, you're OK.
Exclude a country that carries out a genocide? To IOC, you're persona non grata.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
New Japan PM Takaichi to skip COP30 to prioritize extra Diet session
"Analysts say Japan's absence from recent climate summits could weaken its influence in international climate talks."
The country that had 3 meltdowns in 2011
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"Analysts say Japan's absence from recent climate summits could weaken its influence in international climate talks."
The country that had 3 meltdowns in 2011
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New Japan PM Takaichi to skip COP30 to prioritize extra Diet session - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- New Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to skip the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP30, in Br
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October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
New Japan PM Takaichi to skip COP30 to prioritize extra Diet session
"Analysts say Japan's absence from recent climate summits could weaken its influence in international climate talks."
The country that had 3 meltdowns in 2011
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"Analysts say Japan's absence from recent climate summits could weaken its influence in international climate talks."
The country that had 3 meltdowns in 2011
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Takaichi eyes hitting "defense" budget target this fiscal year
"expected to announce plans to revise the 3 documents by the end of 2026, earlier than planned, for possible further increases in defense spending."
For the military, the sky's the limit now.
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"expected to announce plans to revise the 3 documents by the end of 2026, earlier than planned, for possible further increases in defense spending."
For the military, the sky's the limit now.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Takaichi eyes hitting defense budget target this fiscal year | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce plans to lift defense spending to 2 percent of gross domestic product by the end of March, two years ahead of schedule.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Takaichi eyes hitting "defense" budget target this fiscal year
"expected to announce plans to revise the 3 documents by the end of 2026, earlier than planned, for possible further increases in defense spending."
For the military, the sky's the limit now.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
"expected to announce plans to revise the 3 documents by the end of 2026, earlier than planned, for possible further increases in defense spending."
For the military, the sky's the limit now.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...