geopolitical alliances

Japan’s Kishida to Congress: U.S. doesn’t have to do it alone

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered a powerful speech to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress, emphasizing the importance of not shouldering the responsibility of upholding the international order alone. In a time when the world is at an inflection point, it is crucial to recognize that the challenges faced by the U.S. are not theirs to bear alone. The international order built by the U.S. is facing new threats from authoritarian regimes like China, Russia, and North Korea, and it is heartening to hear that Japan is ready to step up as a “shipmate” in this endeavor.

The self-doubt among Americans about their role in the world is understandable, given the burden of maintaining the international order that has largely fallen on their shoulders.… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker Apr 14, 2024