Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is charting a course that resonates with the conservative principles championed by former President Donald Trump.
Takaichi's platform merges military modernization, strict immigration control, and economic independence, echoing the "America First" doctrine.
Her governance promises to reinvigorate Japan’s defense capabilities and instill a renewed pride in national identity, with a goal to ramp up defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2026.
Her vision for Japan includes a strong stance on defense, a pivotal cornerstone of her administration, as tensions with neighboring China escalate.
Author's summary: Japan's PM Takaichi adopts Trump-inspired values.