Japan’s new leadership comes in to power with a strong mandate, and it will count on continued American support for its foreign policy agenda. Meanwhile, Sino-Japanese ties are strained, even as neighbour South Korea cautiously balances economic ties with Beijing against alliance obligations. Can Japan rely on US commitment in a world order that is rapidly changing? And how will it navigate instability without abandoning vital partnerships.

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00:00 Introduction
01:00 PM Takaichi’s strong mandate
02:42 The current China-Japan spat
05:10 US ally South Korea draws closer to China?
05:48 How might an American retreat affect East Asia?
07:49 Heated debate on nuclear weapons

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