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Jesse Johnson @jljzen.bsky.social · 1d

After ruling bloc breakup, CDP and Komeito eye unified PM candidate www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10...

After ruling bloc breakup, CDP and Komeito eye unified PM candidate

The move comes as the Democratic Party for the People appears no longer willing to hold coalition talks with the LDP, putting new ruling party chief Sanae Takaichi in a tough spot.

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Emily @suika.bsky.social · 1d

"Major Japanese business groups on Friday expressed concern over the possible political instability arising from the Komeito party's withdrawal from its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party."

Japanese business groups concerned over ruling coalition split - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Major Japanese business groups on Friday expressed concern over the possible political instability arising from the Komeito party's w

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 19h

The Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging for their leaders to visit a U.S. military base in Japan to tour the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington, Japanese government sources said Saturday.

Japan and U.S. leaders may tour U.S. aircraft carrier

According to sources, the two sides plan to have their leaders visit the Yokosuka base during U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to the Asian nation later this month.

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Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · 1d

1/ New rare earth restrictions mark escalation in China’s weaponization of interdependence — adopting US extraterritorial permission structures. This is not just an export ban but regulated how global firms use Chinese equipment and material.
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China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users

China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, saying it planned to limit exports to overseas defence firms and semiconductor users and adding five rare earth elements to its list.

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 1d

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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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 1d

New publication: I briefly examine why Komeito withdrew today from its decades-long coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party and what this might mean for the selection of Japan's next prime minister and for Japanese politics more broadly. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

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 | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · 1d

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.

@japan.csis.org expert @kristigovella.bsky.social discusses: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

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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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 1d

Big news: Japan's Komeito withdraws from ruling coalition with Takaichi's LDP
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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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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · 2d

New publication: How is Japan responding to the second Trump administration? I argue that Tokyo is pursuing a dual strategy of maintaining a close relationship with the US while also strengthening partnerships with other countries: 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 Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 4d

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 · 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 · 8d

Join @kristigovella.bsky.social, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano tomorrow, October 4 at 9:30 am ET for a discussion on the results of Japan’s LDP election and what comes next for the country’s government.

Listen Here: twitter.com/i/spaces/1mr...

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 11d

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

Watch Here: www.csis.org/events/after...

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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Oxford School of Global and Area Studies @osgaoxford.bsky.social · 24d

ICYMI: @kristigovella.bsky.social (Associate Professor of Japanese Politics and International Relations at the #NissanInstituteOfJapaneseStudies) comments on BBC's 'The Inquiry' discussion 'Is Japan moving to the right?'

🎧Listen from 00:17:54: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

BBC World Service - The Inquiry, Is Japan moving to the right?

Sanseito, the party led by Kamiya Sohei with a 'Japanese first' agenda, is gaining ground

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CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies @csis.org · Sep 11

"Although these new documents resolve some of the ambiguities that have caused tensions in U.S.-Japan relations in recent weeks, they also reveal potential pitfalls ahead," writes @kristigovella.bsky.social.

Read more on next steps for the U.S.-Japan trade deal: www.csis.org/analysis/new...

New Documents Reveal Next Steps for U.S.-Japan Trade Deal

Recent developments resolve some of the ambiguities that have caused tensions in U.S.-Japan relations in recent weeks, but they also reveal potential pitfalls ahead, as well as areas for other countries to watch.

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Program on US-Japan Relations, Harvard University @harvardusjapan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Read "New Documents Reveal Next Steps for U.S.-Japan Trade Deal," by Kristi Govella (2017-18) @kristigovella.bsky.social. www.csis.org/analysis/new...

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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · Sep 9

New publication: I analyze 3 new documents that reveal next steps for implementation of the U.S.-Japan trade deal. They resolve some ambiguities that have caused tensions recently, but they also reveal potential pitfalls and areas for other countries to watch www.csis.org/analysis/new...

New Documents Reveal Next Steps for U.S.-Japan Trade Deal

Recent developments resolve some of the ambiguities that have caused tensions in U.S.-Japan relations in recent weeks, but they also reveal potential pitfalls ahead, as well as areas for other countri...

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · Sep 8

Recently released: On September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba stepped down amid mounting pressure within his party. @kristigovella.bsky.social , Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano provide their analysis in the CSIS Japan Chair's recent publication.

Read more here: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Steps Down

On September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba stepped down amid mounting pressure within his party. The upcoming race to select his successor will signal whether the Liberal Democratic Party can prov...

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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · Sep 8

New publication: We have a new piece out on Prime Minister Ishiba's decision to step down yesterday, including next steps for the LDP presidential election, likely candidates, and implications for Japanese politics and US-Japan relations. Check it out: www.csis.org/analysis/jap...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Steps Down

On September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba stepped down amid mounting pressure within his party. The upcoming race to select his successor will signal whether the Liberal Democratic Party can prov...

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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · Aug 7

Just released: Nick Szechenyi and I joined Will Todman on the latest episode of the @csis.org State of Play podcast to discuss the current state of US-Japan relations and the implications of Japan's recent election for foreign policy. Check it out: www.csis.org/podcasts/sta...

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Program on US-Japan Relations, Harvard University @harvardusjapan.bsky.social · Aug 7

Read Kristi Govella's (2017-18) latest piece, "What the LDP-Komeito Defeat Means for Japanese Foreign Policy," in @thediplomat.com. thediplomat.com/2025/07/what...

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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · Aug 7

@kristigovella.bsky.social and Nick Szechenyi joined this week's @geopolitics.csis.org State of Play podcast to discuss if U.S.-Japan relations are shifting in a fundamental way after tariff negotiations, pressure on defense spending, and turbulent Japanese politics.

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Are U.S.-Japan relations at a turning point? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts

Kristi Govella and Nick Szechenyi join to discuss whether U.S.-Japan ties are shifting amid tariffs and political change.

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CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department @geopolitics.csis.org · Aug 7

On a new episode of State Of Play, @willtodman.bsky.social is joined by @japan.csis.org experts Dr. @kristigovella.bsky.social and Nick Szechenyi to discuss whether U.S.-Japan relations are shifting amid tariff negotiation, turbulent Japanese politics, and more.
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Are U.S.-Japan relations at a turning point? | State of Play | CSIS Podcasts

Kristi Govella and Nick Szechenyi join to discuss whether U.S.-Japan ties are shifting amid tariffs and political change.

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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · Aug 1

What are Trump’s options if the IEEPA tariffs are ruled unlawful? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Kristi Govella @kristigovella.bsky.social · Jul 31

New publication: I have an article out today in @thediplomat.com on what the July 20 Upper House election results mean for Japanese foreign policy: thediplomat.com/2025/07/what...

What the LDP-Komeito Defeat Means for Japanese Foreign Policy

Increasing political instability will pose challenges to decisive leadership and give opposition parties more sway in specific situations.

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