Sanae Takaichi
Don’t mention the war! Trump drops Pearl Harbour bomb in another excruciating White House moment
Japan’s prime minister was bracing for a difficult meeting with the US president when it took an unexpected diversion back to Japan’s role in World War II.
- Lisa Visentin
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European leaders, Japan offer to help Trump unblock Strait of Hormuz
In a meeting with Japan’s prime minister, Donald Trump said he didn’t warn allies about his attack on Iran because he wanted it to be a surprise, like the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
- Michael Koziol
- Exclusive
- Foreign relations
Crisafulli to lobby Washington to secure Queensland Quad summit
The premier is ramping up his push for US President Donald Trump and other Quad leaders to hold their next leaders’ summit in Queensland.
- Cameron Atfield
Protest is the only option for the politically powerless
The prime minister and premier must take accountability for the demonstration at Town Hall – both for inviting the controversial Israeli leader to Australia, and attempting to deny citizens the right to protest.
- Opinion
- Japan
The ‘Iron Lady’ looking to shake up the world order
Sanae Takaichi’s landslide Japanese election win gives her the green light for her ambitious economic plans. How she executes them matters for all of us.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- World elections
Japan’s election result is a geopolitical earthquake and a ‘very big deal’ for Australia
The Japanese people have just given Sanae Takaichi a super-majority in the parliament. It signals a period of great change ahead for one of Australia’s key allies.
- Peter Hartcher
- Analysis
- World elections
Landslide win for Japan’s fledgling ‘Trump whisperer’ an opportunity for Canberra
The victory vindicates Sanae Takaichi’s decision to take a firm hand with China, which has been increasingly assertive in the Indo-Pacific.
- Lisa Visentin
- Analysis
- World elections
‘Not from central casting’: Japan’s unconventional leader puts it all on the line
Sanae Takaichi is banking on a snap election to give her the mandate to run the country the way she wants to.
- Lisa Visentin
Japan to hold early election as Takaichi aims to capitalise on her popularity
Elected in October as Japan’s first female leader, Takaichi has been in office only three months, but she has seen strong approval ratings of about 70 per cent.
- Mari Yamaguchi
- Opinion
- World markets
Melting down: Trump sent a warning by markets
Turmoil in two of the world’s key markets should make Donald Trump more conscious of America’s vulnerabilities.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz