Takaichi’s denials do little to stem growing political scandal
Defamation allegations, defiant denials, and the rising political cost
Ex-SIS | Israel: Hebrew Press | Iran | China
All politics is domestic — Israel is interesting. Ex-MI6 takes
Day 100: Iran Breaks the De-Escalation Trap
Missile strikes on Israel in retaliation for Lebanon
Hormuz: Hostile Takeover?!
How a State Built a Governance Framework over a Chokepoint in Sixty-Two Days
Takaichi prepares tax cut amidst economic and political headwinds
Politics Over Prudence: Takaichi’s Risky Tax Cut Strategy
Fade CB Rate Hikes
2026 Will Not Be A Repeat of The 2021-23 Inflationary Cycle, Fade CB Rate Hikes
With new budget coming, Takaichi faces fuel subsidy fight
Japan’s PM navigates the political tightrope of essential, yet unsustainable, fuel aid
Government faces new pressures as extra budget proceeds
Navigating economic headwinds and political demands
Japan and South Korea, united in insecurity
Navigating regional uncertainty through strategic bilateral cooperation
Takaichi pivots on extra budget as crisis impact grows
Mounting economic pressures from the Hormuz crisis are forcing a strategic shift in Japan’s fiscal and political landscape