Takaichi defies gravity
Takaichi continues to consolidate her political position, increasing her chances of building a durable administration.
Identifying The Opportunities Of the AI Buildout (Part 2)
The AI Buildout Needs Fossil And Nuclear Backup
What we learned from Takaichi’s stimulus package
Takaichi government unveiled the largest stimulus package
Japan braces for protracted struggle as China increases economic pressure
Neither Tokyo nor Beijing is backing down
Field notes: some tentative findings about the Takaichi government
This note summarizes the findings from my meetings with politicians, bureaucrats, academics, and other experts.
Identifying the Opportunities of The AI Buildout (Part 1)
The AI Buildout—Near-term GDP Boost, But With Emerging Challenges
SCOTUS | The Trump Tariffs Case under IEEPA
Expert panel on IEEPA tariffs at SCOTUS hearings
Chris Johnson | US-China | Plenum/PLA | Spies | Venezuela (Part 2)
More on US-China, chips and ex-CIA takes
Takaichi Pursues State-Led Transformation Amidst Macroeconomic Pressures
Takaichi is preparing a supplemental budget, that will not only provide relief from cost-of-living increases
Chris Johnson | US-China | Plenum/PLA | Spies | Venezuela (Part 1)
Trade talks, rare earths and amateur poker