It is far cheaper for Japan to prepare for war and not have to fight it, says Dr Kenneth R Weinstein. With so many simultaneous crises,...
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A quasi-alliance with the Philippines will be important for Japan's security and economy, and will complement the two countries' shared concerns about China.
Like Japan, the Philippines is part of the "first island chain" and strategic terrain for defending the region's small democratic bloc from an aggressive China.
Seventeen Japanese citizens have been detained in China since its vague counterespionage law took effect. The Japanese government's response has been feeble.
Economic measures should focus on building national resilience to prepare for the future, not on pork barrel spending and temporary tax cuts that please voters.
Kishida must demonstrate strong leadership in his own party if he expects to implement his key national policies, including security and constitutional reform.
Kishida seems to be betting on tax cuts to keep his administration afloat, but his approach is "incongruous" with the anticipated defense tax hikes.
The PM's policy speech addressed many issues but failed to firmly address the nation's security and his tax cut proposal seemed designed to curry public favor.
The move comes as China and Russia seek to turn the Israel-Hamas war to their advantage, creating dilemmas for Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Amid growing calls for consumption tax cuts among lawmakers, a ruling party group is even proposing tax exemptions for necessities. But is this feasible?
Abe's killer had a grudge against the Unification Church. Kishida's aggressive approach may set a troubling precedent and also give the assassin what he wants.