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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 1h

Good thread illustrating the plastic moment in Japanese politics⬇️

Levi McLaughlin @levimclaughlin.bsky.social · 1h

Friends in Soka Gakkai have been circulating this analysis by Ide Eisaku, Keio University economist, which breaks down policy resonances between Komeito, Soka Gakkai, Japan's most powerful union, and opposition parties (thread to follow):

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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 18h

What a day! First the ruling coalition in Japan splits up and now we are gearing back to full trade-export control war on U.S.-China relations 🍿🍿: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · 1d

Politics in disarray with key economic challenges ahead and a busy diplomatic calendar around the corner: asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...

Japan's Komeito withdraws from ruling coalition with Takaichi's LDP

Quarter-century of formal partnership comes to end over political funding scandal

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 7d

Trump to Visit South Korea for Just 12 Hours on 10/29, Skipping APEC Leaders' Meeting www.chosun.com/english/nati...

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits South Korea, Skips APEC Leaders' Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits South Korea, Skips APEC Leaders Meeting Trump to Attend APEC Business Summit, Hold U.S.-China Summit with Xi Jinping Before Departing

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Victor Ferguson @victoraferguson.bsky.social · 11d

I'm teaching a seminar on 'Economic Security' this semester. Here's the syllabus: tinyurl.com/bdd6e4jd. Let me know anything I should add ~

Features @sarahbauerled.bsky.social @dandrezner.bsky.social @mevers90.bsky.social @himself.bsky.social @abenewman.bsky.social @kazutosuzuki.bsky.social et al.

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Joshua White @joshuatwhite.bsky.social · 15d

My latest @brookings.edu analysis: "The signal and substance of the new Saudi-Pakistan defense pact" www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

The signal and substance of the new Saudi-Pakistan defense pact | Brookings

Countries across the region may rightly view the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact as a hedge against over-dependence on great powers, and may well seek to do the same.

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Paul Nadeau @pauljnadeau.bsky.social · 15d

Very interesting

Taiwan backtracks on chip export curbs to South Africa after China spat

Ban would have made unprecedented use of island nation’s technological dominance for diplomatic retaliation

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Satoshi Sugiyama @satoshijournal.bsky.social · 16d

WASHINGTON/TOKYO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter. www.reuters.com/world/china/...

Exclusive: Trump poised to add Japan stop to upcoming Asia trip

U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter.

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · 24d

Amid rising global trade tensions, Asia faces growing economic uncertainty. Mireya Solís and co-authors explain why regional cooperation is key to resilience and long-term growth.

Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty | Brookings

This shift in U.S. trade policy has crucial implications for the resilience of East Asian economies, especially Japan and Taiwan.

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Foreign Affairs @foreignaffairs.com · 25d

“Instead of engaging on Washington’s terms, Kim, Putin, and Xi are now linking arms in Beijing, flaunting not only their growing willingness to challenge U.S. leadership but also their ability to do so in concert,” writes Patricia Kim.

Don’t Overestimate the Autocratic Alliance

Washington still has significant leverage over China, North Korea, and Russia.

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Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · Sep 10

Koreans moving clearly toward joining TPP as a response to Trumpism. Japan MUST embrace this.
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Seoul eyes CPTPP to bolster economic cooperation with Japan: PM

Kim Min-seok emphasizes importance of 'Asian sphere' amid US tariffs

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Brookings Institution @brookings.edu · Sep 10

“If Asian economies aim to regain agency, they must prioritize regional and transregional cooperation, building parallel structures for economic and security resilience,” write Kristy Hsu, Alicia García Herrero, and @mireyasolis.bsky.social.

Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty | Brookings

This shift in U.S. trade policy has crucial implications for the resilience of East Asian economies, especially Japan and Taiwan.

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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · Sep 8

Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty www.brookings.edu/articles/asi...

Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty | Brookings

This shift in U.S. trade policy has crucial implications for the resilience of East Asian economies, especially Japan and Taiwan.

www.brookings.edu

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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · Sep 8

What to Know About the Japanese Prime Minister’s Resignation www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/w...

What to Know About the Japanese Prime Minister’s Resignation

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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · Sep 7

Big news from Japan: PM Ishiba is stepping down. I penned some thoughts on how we got here and what lies ahead: www.foreignaffairs.com/japan/tokyos...

Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum

What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.

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Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · Sep 3

this is a key move for South Korea. It should be facilitated by Tokyo and Canberra, and others.
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South Korea revisits CPTPP trade pact in response to US tariffs

Lee's government seeks bigger network of economic alliances

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Foreign Affairs @foreignaffairs.com · Sep 1

“Without strong leadership, Japan is ill equipped to meet the singular domestic and international challenges of the current moment,” writes @mireyasolis.bsky.social. “Key among these is Tokyo’s need to redefine its relationship with the United States.”

Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum

What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.

www.foreignaffairs.com

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Mireya Solis @mireyasolis.bsky.social · Sep 1

www.foreignaffairs.com/japan/tokyos...

Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum

What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.

www.foreignaffairs.com

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Simon Lester @simonlester.com · Aug 29

Big tariff news!

"Because we agree that IEEPA’s grant of presidential authority to 'regulate' imports does not authorize the tariffs imposed by the Executive Orders, we affirm."