Charles Litchfield

Tomohiko Taniguchi, a professor and former advisor to Shinzo Abe, joins Charles Litchfield from the Atlantic Council to explore U.S.-Japan relations. They discuss why Japan has fallen out of Trump’s favor and the influence of historical trade tensions. The conversation highlights Shinzo Abe’s unique strategies, like using golf to foster ties with Trump, and examines the potential impact of the upcoming Japanese election on these relations. They also tackle issues like PRC aggression and the role of Russian disinformation.