US-Japan Relations as Takachi Visits the White House

Kenneth Weinstein appears on BBC to discuss the United States–Japan relationship as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump meet in Washington, DC. He explains that Japan is unable to provide direct military support during the conflict in Iran because of constitutional constraints, but notes that Tokyo will have opportunities to demonstrate its support after operations conclude, including through mine‑sweeping and other non‑combat contributions.