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Politics · International diplomacy · published 2026-08-27 · via Foreign Policy

Japan's Alliance with US Grows Increasingly One-Sided

Japan has long prioritized its alliance with the United States, but the Trump administration's unpredictable policies have left Tokyo with little leverage. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces unprecedented difficulties in managing a relationship that has become notably unbalanced. Despite Japan's status as a key ally, there is little it can do to counter the shifting US approach.

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