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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 2d

Komeito’s withdrawal from its partnership with the LDP marks a major shift in Japanese politics, with implications for foreign policy.

@kristigovella.bsky.social analyzes the background and impact here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/japans-26-year-old-ruling-coalition-collapses

Japan’s 26-Year-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses

As Japan is poised to select its new prime minister, the breakdown of the long-time coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito increases uncertainty about the path ahead.

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 3d

News on Japan: Tokyo has been ranked as the world’s best large city for the second consecutive year, solidifying Japan’s position as a global tourism powerhouse.

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Tokyo named world’s best big city for second straight year

Recognition from readers of luxury travel and lifestyle magazine Conde Nast Traveler comes after Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million foreign visitors in 2024.

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 4d

News on Japan: The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan continued to rise in the first half of this fiscal year to over 5,100, the highest level in 12 years for the April-September period, a credit research company said.

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Japan bankruptcies hit 12-yr-high in 1st half of FY2025 amid labor scarcity - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan continued to rise in the first half of this fiscal year to over 5,100, the highest leve

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 5d

CSIS Japan Chair recently hosted Prof. Kent Calder and Johns Hopkins SAIS students for a discussion on think tanks and their role in international affairs with @kristigovella.bsky.social.

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 5d

News on Japan: Japan's newly elected ruling party chief Sanae Takaichi, is likely to appoint former LDP Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi as foreign minister. Motegi previously served as foreign minister from 2019 to 2021.

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Ex-LDP No.2 Toshimitsu Motegi may serve as foreign minister in new Cabinet: source - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's newly elected ruling party chief Sanae Takaichi, a conservative lawmaker, is likely to appoint former Liberal Democratic Part

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 6d

“Recent changes in U.S. foreign policy have deepened Tokyo’s concerns about Washington’s reliability,” writes @kristigovella.bsky.social.

Learn more from @japan.csis.org about Japan's response to the new U.S. administration: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

Japan’s Response to Trump 2.0: Sustaining U.S. Ties, Strengthening International Partnerships

Japan has continued to behave like a responsible partner, accommodating U.S. demands where possible while also trying to protect its own national interests. However, recent changes in U.S. foreign pol...

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 6d

U.S. allies face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the new administration. @geopolitics.csis.org explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies in the context of disruptive changes to the global order.

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Navigating Disruption: Ally & Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy

U.S. allies and partners face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the second Trump administration. This compendium explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies i...

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 6d

HAPPENING NOW | Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for a discussion on the ways U.S. allies and partners are navigating the Trump administration’s policies. Nick Szechenyi will offer opening remarks, and @kristigovella.bsky.social will join the 2nd panel.

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Responding to Trump’s New Foreign Policy Paradigm | CSIS Events

Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department for a discussion of the ways in which U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating the Trump administration’s policies

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 6d

STARTING IN 10 MIN | Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for a discussion on the ways U.S. allies and partners are navigating the Trump administration’s policies. Nick Szechenyi will offer opening remarks, and @kristigovella.bsky.social will join the 2nd panel.

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Responding to Trump’s New Foreign Policy Paradigm | CSIS Events

Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department for a discussion of the ways in which U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating the Trump administration’s policies

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 6d

HAPPENING NOW | Join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and Mirna Galic for a discussion on the Japanese LDP election results. What is the current state of play in Japan’s domestic politics? Where is Japanese foreign policy headed?

Watch Here: https://bit.ly/46z6M8u

After Ishiba: What’s Next for Japanese Politics? | CSIS Events

The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes the results of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)’s October 4 leadership race, the road ahead in Japanese politics, and the potential implications for Japanese for...

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 6d

STARTING IN 10 MIN | Join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nick Szechenyi, and Mirna Galic for a discussion on the Japanese LDP election results. What is the current state of play in Japan’s domestic politics? Where is Japanese foreign policy headed?

Watch Here: https://bit.ly/46z6M8u

After Ishiba: What’s Next for Japanese Politics? | CSIS Events

The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes the results of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)’s October 4 leadership race, the road ahead in Japanese politics, and the potential implications for Japanese for...

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 7d

Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts on October 6 for a discussion on the ways U.S. allies and partners are navigating the Trump administration’s policies. Nick Szechenyi will offer opening remarks, and @kristigovella.bsky.social will join the second panel.

Register here: https://bit.ly/432wBLM

Responding to Trump’s New Foreign Policy Paradigm | CSIS Events

Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department for a discussion of the ways in which U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating the Trump administration’s policies

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 7d

On October 6 at 8:00 am ET, join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Mirna Galic for a discussion on the Japanese LDP election results. What is the current state of play in Japan’s domestic politics? Where is Japanese foreign policy headed?

Watch Here: https://bit.ly/46z6M8u

After Ishiba: What’s Next for Japanese Politics? | CSIS Events

The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes the results of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)’s October 4 leadership race, the road ahead in Japanese politics, and the potential implications for Japanese for...

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 7d

Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts on October 6 for a discussion on the ways U.S. allies and partners are navigating the Trump administration’s policies. Nick Szechenyi will offer opening remarks, and @kristigovella.bsky.social will join the second panel.

Register here: https://bit.ly/432wBLM

Responding to Trump’s New Foreign Policy Paradigm | CSIS Events

Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy (GFP) Department for a discussion of the ways in which U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating the Trump administration’s policies

www.csis.org