Yuki Tatsumi

Yuki Tatsumi, a seasoned expert on Japanese security and U.S.-Japan relations, discusses Japan's shifting political landscape. He highlights growing voter frustration with the LDP and economic anxieties post-COVID. The fragmented opposition complicates alternative governance. Yuki also analyzes Takeichi's pragmatic approach to South Korea and Beijing’s concerns over Japan's turnover. He delves into defense policies, emphasizing efforts to recognize the Self-Defense Forces and strengthen U.S. ties while anticipating continuity in diplomatic strategies.