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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Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow late on April 29, 2026. (Getty Images)