Friday, February 20, 2026

Japan

Japan Plans Major Shift to Allow Lethal Exports in Defense Guideline Revision

Japan's government and ruling coalition are preparing a fundamental revision of defense equipment export guidelines. The planned changes would scrap the current five-category restriction...

Cabinet Entry Signals Coalition Shift

Japan’s ruling coalition is preparing for a possible cabinet entry by the Japan Innovation Party, marking a significant political shift in Tokyo. The move...

Strained Japan ties Deepen After Election

Strained Japan ties dominate political debate after Japan’s recent national election delivered a decisive mandate to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The vote reshaped the...

Economic Security Cooperation Deepens After Japan Election

Japan and the United States moved to strengthen economic security cooperation following Japan’s recent national election. In doing so, leaders highlighted shared concerns over...

Exit Poll Shows Japan Election Power Shift

Exit poll shows Japan entering a new political phase after the 2026 Lower House election. Importantly, the exit poll shows strong voter backing for...

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