Politics

How will the loss of the parliamentary majority change the course of Japan’s foreign policy?

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - July 22, 2025.

Although political stability has been the hallmark of Tokyo for decades, the parliamentary changes following the 20 July elections have shown that it is no...

Is US support Bolsonaro's only option for avoiding years in prison?

Politics TA | AP Insight - July 20, 2025.

The trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly preparing a coup has complicated relations with the US, as Donald Trump has threatened tariffs...

Is Japan entering an era of anti-immigrant policies?

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - July 16, 2025.

Japan is facing perhaps the most delicate political moment of the last ten years. While Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is trying to stabilise the economy...

Trump is building a far-right International

Politics Jan-Werner Mueller - July 15, 2025.

Until recently, the specter of an international far-right alliance of populist parties in democracies around the world has been just that: any appearance of cooperation...

The discreet alliance between Taiwan and the Philippines sets new limits to Chinese influence

Politics The Editorial Board - July 15, 2025.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, and Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, have entered into a discreet but increasingly visible cooperation...

Does Australia gain or lose by balancing trade and defence?

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - July 12, 2025.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begins a six-day visit to China today, including Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu. The aim of the trip is to maintain...

Does the Northwood Declaration pave the way for a European nuclear doctrine without Washington?

Politics The Editorial Board - July 11, 2025.

Emmanuel Macron's visit to London was not a routine state event. At the Northwood base on 10 July, the French President and British Prime Minister...

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