Japan’s recent election results have thrown a wrench into U.S. defense plans for the Indo-Pacific region. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost its majority for the first time in 15 years. This outcome surprised many observers and created uncertainty about future U.S.-Japan defense cooperation. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces difficulties in forming a […]
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