As the US-led order unravels, the Japanese prime minister’s militaristic approach goes against the global shift towards cooperation with China
One non-Western country that benefited from the Western-centric order is Japan. Like the European Union, Japan is recalibrating in response to Trump’s “America first” policy. However, unlike some partners in the West, Tokyo is not hedging towards Beijing. Instead, it is doubling down on a high-stakes strategic confrontation with China.
