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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae and President Donald Trump as they arrive aboard USS George Washington at Fleet Activities Yokosuka on October 28, 2025 in Yokosuka, Japan. Trump is visiting Japan, fresh off an appearance at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, and will next travel to South Korea for the APEC meetings. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Here’s Why a Strong Japan Is Key to Peace in East Asia

Matt Cookson | February 17, 2026

At the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, all eyes were on the global powers. One of the headlines from the conference was a comment… Read More

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Rodrigo Paz in an orange down vest smiles as he is surrounded by supporters.

Bolivia’s Turn From Socialist Rule

Matt Cookson | November 14, 2025

Socialism may be on the rise in New York with the election of Zohran Mamdani, but the story is different elsewhere. People may be familiar with… Read More

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Donald Trump walks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The New Japanese PM Gives US a Chance to Strengthen the Anti-China Alliance

Matt Cookson | November 05, 2025

Last week, President Donald Trump concluded a trip to East Asia, meeting with several allies, including new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The Trump administration… Read More

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Here’s Why a Strong Japan Is Key to Peace in East Asia

Bolivia’s Turn From Socialist Rule

The New Japanese PM Gives US a Chance to Strengthen the Anti-China Alliance