An unreliable America is making Japan turn to drumstick diplomacy
If Tokyo can’t count on Washington, forging pragmatic new alliances with former foes increasingly makes sense...
Jan 15Financial TimesPoliticsImpact
If Tokyo can’t count on Washington, forging pragmatic new alliances with former foes increasingly makes sense...
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