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Japan’s Iron Lady: A Prime Minister for the Trump Era?

Sanae Takaichi aims to boost Japan's defense spending by over 60% since 2022 and strengthen security ties amid rising regional tensions, continuing Abe Shinzo's conservative legacy.

Summary by The Diplomat
Takaichi inherits a precarious LDP minority government. Her relationship with Trump may prove decisive.

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The New York SunThe New York Sun
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Japan’s New Iron Lady

Sanae Takaichi’s emphasis on Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, and a much stronger military all bode well for Japan’s role in the world.

·New York, United States
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The DiplomatThe Diplomat
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Japan’s Iron Lady: A Prime Minister for the Trump Era?

Takaichi inherits a precarious LDP minority government. Her relationship with Trump may prove decisive.

·Tokyo, Japan
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The Diplomat broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, October 10, 2025.
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