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The entire speech is a great read, especially if you happen to be the type of American that the PM is referring to, fatigued, et al. https://japan.kantei.go.jp

• belter 3y ago
  Never though I would be spending my Tuesday evening reading, Japanese Prime Minister speeches :-) but agree. Quite an interesting, focused and clear speech.
• legitster 3y ago
  > Russia’s unprovoked, unjust, and brutal war of aggression against Ukraine has entered its third year. As I often say, Ukraine of today may be East Asia of tomorrow. Furthermore, Russia continues to threaten the use of nuclear weapons, which has contributed to worldwide concern that yet another catastrophe by nuclear weapon use is a real possibility. In this reality, close coordination between Japan and the U.S. is required more than ever to ensure that the deterrence our Alliance provides remains credible and resilient. I appreciate how clear and straightforward the speech is. Ukraine was a wakeup call that Pax Americana is over and China is the next threat.
  • yongjik 3y ago
    > As I often say, Ukraine of today may be East Asia of tomorrow. Well, I get that Kishida wants to position himself firmly on "Team America" side, but this is a bit rich, coming from a country that did to East Asia what Russia did to its neighbors.
    • thunderbong 3y ago
      We can keep looking back, or we can look forward.
    • bamboozled 3y ago
      It was a completely different country and culture back then.
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