
Japan’s Former PM Shigeru Ishiba criticized PM Sanae Takaichi’s policies, warning Japan relies too heavily on the US and risks conflict with neighbors. He questioned, “Is relying only on the US-Japan alliance such a wonderful thing?” and stressed Japan must keep dialogue with China because they “can’t move away.” He also warned current policies could “inevitably hit a wall” and, if unbalanced, risk escalating tensions toward “a real Third World War.”


