Ken Weinstein appears on the Vandenberg Coalition’s podcast Flash Focus to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory in the recent snap elections. He analyzes the results, examines Takaichi’s rapid ascent and widespread appeal, and explores the implications for United States–Japan relations and the broader Indo-Pacific landscape.
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US sailors conduct routine maintenance on a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on July 9, 2025. (US Navy)