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What Takaichi’s Decisive Victory Signals for Japan’s Defense Strategy

The Warcast
February 11, 2026

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Episode Notes:

Jeffrey Hornung joins Nicole for a conversation about what the result of Japan's latest elections could mean for the future of the country's defense and security apparatus. The pair discuss Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide victory, some plans she has for defense and intelligence, and how these changes could affect Japan's relationship with both China and the United States.

Image: Cabinet Secretariat via Wikimedia Commons