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Takaichi to hold first South Korea summit amid affable ties
Nikkei Asia | October 30, 2025
Quoted in Nikkei Asia article previewing the Takaichi-Lee summit meeting.

On the Menu for Trump in Tokyo: American Rice
New York Times | October 28, 2025
Quoted in article published in NYT discussing the significance of Prime Minister Takaichi serving U.S. rice at the lunch with U.S. President Trump.

For Japan’s new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
AP News | October 27, 2025
Quoted in article published in AP News exploring the challenges Takaichi faces in her first diplomatic engagement with U.S. President Trump.

Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump
CNN | October 26, 2025
Quoted in article published in CNN looking at Prime Minister Takaichi’s Trump strategy.

Japan’s new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits
AP News | October 25, 2025
Quoted in article published in AP News discussing Takaichi’s diplomatic challenges with China.

Turbulent Japanese politics could stall progress with China and South Korea: analysts
South China Morning Post | October 17, 2025
Quoted in article published in SCMP discussing Takaichi’s diplomatic challenges with China and South Korea.

As Japan’s ruling party falters, a non-LDP prime minister becomes a real possibility
South China Morning Post | October 16, 2025
Quoted in article published in SCMP on the possibility of DPFP leader Tamaki Yuichiro becoming prime minister.

Japan’s aspiring leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks
CNN | October 11, 2025
Quoted in article published in CNN exploring the backstory behind Sanae Takaichi.

What awaits probable Japan PM Sanae Takaichi? 5 things to know
Nikkei Asia | October 5, 2025
Quoted in article published in Nikkei Asia assessing the results of the 2025 LDP presidential election.

Japan’s ruling party is in crisis as voters swing to right-wing rivals. Can a new leader save it?
CNN | October 3, 2025
Quoted in article published in CNN previewing the 2025 LDP presidential election.

All talk, no paper: Japan’s US tariff deal hits a snag
South China Morning Post | August 6, 2025
Quoted in article published in SCMP about the differing interpretations of the tariff agreement between the United States and Japanese governments.

Inspired by Trump, an Insurgent Far-Right Party Wants to Make Japan Great Again
TIME | August 1, 2025
Quoted in TIME article on the rise of Sanseito and the challenges it will face in sustaining momentum in the Japanese political scene.

The rise of Japan’s far right was supercharged by Trump – and tourists
BBC | July 28, 2025
Quoted in deep dive article published with BBC on how Sanseito gained an unprecedented number of seats in the Upper House election.

US Trade Talk Delays Jolt South Korean Leader’s Honeymoon Phase
Bloomberg | July 25, 2025
Quoted in article published in Bloomberg about the comparisons between the South Korean and Japanese tariff agreements with the United States.

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba denies resignation reports after electoral drubbing
South China Morning Post | July 23, 2025
Quoted in article published in SCMP about Prime Minister Ishiba’s staying power as Japan’s leader amid challenges to sustain his leadership.

‘Make Ishiba Go Away’: Japan’s LDP reels after historic defeat
Financial Times | July 22, 2025
Quoted in FT article recapping the Upper House election and the reasons for the ruling LDP’s historic defeat.

The rise of the far-right ‘Japanese First’ party
BBC | July 21, 2025
Quoted in article published in BBC about the rise of Sanseito and its unique ability to capture votes from conservative voters and those yearning for change.

Japan PM Ishiba’s ruling coalition loses majority in upper house
Nikkei Asia | July 20, 2025
Quoted in Nikkei Asia article recapping the Upper House election results.
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Japan’s Right-Wing Fringe Is No MAGA or Reform
Bloomberg | July 14, 2025
Quoted in opinion piece published on Bloomberg about the rise of Japanese populist right-wing party Sanseito.

Japan’s Trade Strategy Tested as Trump Pushes for Quick Deals
Bloomberg | July 1, 2025
Quoted in article published in Bloomberg about the state of Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations and the path ahead.

Stocks are making wild swings as markets assess damage from Trump’s trade war
South China Morning Post (AP News) | April 7, 2025
Quoted in article published in SCMP (AP News) about the impact of the Trump Administration’s tariff policy rollout on financial markets.

FOCUS: Outlook for Japan’s politics set to hinge on small opposition party
Kyodo News | January 3, 2025
Quoted in article published in Kyodo News about the rising influence of the Democratic Party for the People (DPFP).

Japan’s Cabinet Approves Stimulus in Show of Progress for Ishiba
Bloomberg | November 22, 2024
Quoted in article published in Bloomberg about the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s troubles passing legislation in the Lower House following the loss of its majority in the Lower House election.

‘Huge mistake’: Ishiba’s Japan premiership hangs by a thread after election gambit backfires, say analysts
Channel News Asia | October 29, 2024
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Quoted in article published by Channel News Asia analyzing the results of the Lower House election and Ishiba’s failed gamble to call an early election.

What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan’s long-ruling party mean?
The Hill (originally AP News) | October 28, 2024
Quoted in article published in The Hill analyzing the results of the Lower House election.

Success and scandals: the Liberal Democratic Party
Japan Times | October 28, 2024
Quoted in article published in Japan Times about the historical background behind the Liberal Democratic Party’s success in Japanese politics.

Japan Faces Political Upheaval as LDP Coalition Loses Majority
Bloomberg | October 27, 2024
Quoted in article published in Bloomberg about the aftermath of the Lower House election and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s loss of a majority.

Japan general election to test ruling party, may bring uncertainty
Reuters | October 26, 2024
Quoted in article published in Reuters about the possibility of uncertainty following the Lower House election.

In tight Japan election, candidates make last-ditch appeals
Japan Times | October 26, 2024
Quoted in article published in Japan Times about the importance of the Lower House election for Ishiba’s political longevity.

Japan’s ruling party may struggle in Sunday’s vote, but its decades of dominance won’t end
AP News | October 25, 2024
Quoted in an article published by AP News about the prospects of the opposition parties taking the reins of power from the ruling parties ahead of the Lower House election.

Japan’s Ishiba Appointed Premier, Pledges to Beat Deflation
Bloomberg | October 1, 2024
Quoted in article published in Bloomberg about new Prime Minister Ishiba and the challenges he faced ahead in uniting the party behind him.

Japan’s Ishiba Appointed Premier, Pledges to Beat Deflation
Bloomberg | September 30, 2024
Quoted in article published in Bloomberg about the impact of new Prime Minister Ishiba’s decision to ostracize conservative members of his party following his election as party president.

Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan’s leader, winning on fifth attempt
Reuters | September 28, 2024
Quoted in article published in Reuters about the 2024 LDP presidential election and the need for Ishiba to balance his Cabinet appointments out to avoid fracturing the party.

Ishiba e il nuovo Giappone: sganciarsi dagli Usa e una Nato asiatica
La Stampa | September 28, 2024
Quoted in article published in one of the oldest and well-read Italian newspapers about the 2024 LDP presidential election and president-elect Ishiba Shigeru’s policies.

Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM
Voice of America | September 27, 2024
Quoted in article published in Voice of America about the 2024 LDP presidential election and the motivations behind president-elect Ishiba Shigeru’s “Asian NATO” idea.

Incoming Japan PM Ishiba’s ‘Asian NATO’ idea test for US diplomacy
Reuters | September 27, 2024
Quoted in article published in Reuters about the 2024 LDP presidential election and president-elect Ishiba Shigeru’s “controversial” policy vision to reframe Japan-U.S. relations.

Japan’s new PM may have a bone to pick with the US
Responsible Statecraft | September 27, 2024
Quoted in article published by U.S. think tank Responsible Statecraft about how Ishiba views the Japan-U.S. alliance.

Giappone al voto, si sceglie il nuovo premier dopo il ritiro di Kishida
Corriere Della Sera | September 26, 2024
Quoted in an article published in Italy’s leading daily newspaper about the 2024 LDP presidential election analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the three frontrunners.

Japan’s ruling party faces ‘generational battle’ as it chooses new leader
Al Jazeera | August 30, 2024
Quoted in article published in Al Jazeera about the generational battle between rising starts and veteran lawmakers in the upcoming LDP presidential election.

Japan’s next prime minister could be the youngest candidate in a crowded election for party leadership
CNBC | August 28, 2024
Quoted in article published in CNBC about the entrance of Rep. Koizumi Shinjiro in the LDP presidential election and prospects of a “younger” leader taking office.

Reactions to Japan’s PM Kishida stepping down
Reuters | August 14, 2024
Quoted in article published in Reuters about Prime Minister Kishida’s decision to not seek re-election as LDP president.

Outgoing Japanese leader urges ruling party to embrace change
Reuters | August 14, 2024
Quoted in article published in Reuters about the qualities required from the new Japanese prime minister replacing Fumio Kishida.

I timori del governo giapponese per le frasi di Trump sulla Nato
Corriere Della Sera | February 13, 2024
Quoted in an article published in Italy’s leading daily newspaper about U.S.-Japan relations under a possible second Trump administration.

Giappone, chi è la donna che può salvare i conservatori dopo scandali, crisi e gaffe
Corriere Della Sera | January 24, 2024
Quoted in an article published in Italy’s leading daily newspaper about women in Japanese politics and the prospects of Foreign Minister Kamikawa becoming Japan’s first female prime minister.

Radio

Another collapse – can France cope?
BBC – World Business Report | October 6, 2025
Spoke about what Sanae Takaichi’s victory in the LDP presidential election means for fiscal policy and foreign policy.

Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for a brief period.
BBC – Business Matters | September 11, 2025
Spoke about tech developments, central bank policies, and elections.

Trump’s new tariff targets: South Korea, Brazil and India
BBC – Business Matters | July 31, 2025
Spoke about the Trump Administration’s tariff negotiations with South Korea, Brazil, and India.

“Japanese First” slogan proves a winner in Japan’s upper house elections
ABC Radio (Australia) – The Radio National Hour | July 22, 2025
Spoke about the rise of populist right-wing party Sanseito and its success in the Upper House elections, as well as what the results mean for Prime Minister Ishiba’s future.

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged despite Donald Trump pressure
BBC – Business Matters | May 8, 2025
Spoke about the BOJ’s interest rate decision following the Fed’s decision, tariffs, and the impact of U.S.-China relations on Asia.

Tariffs: How is the world reacting?
BBC – Business Matters | February 15, 2025
Spoke about Japan’s response to U.S. tariff announcements, the future of Ukraine, and education.

Honda and Nissan set to take on China in electronic vehicles amidst merger plans
BBC – Business Matters | December 24, 2024
Spoke about the future of the Honda-Nissan merger talks and the Nippon Steel buyout of U.S. Steel (segment from 4:25-22:45).

Israel has conducted air strikes in Iran
BBC – Business Matters | October 26, 2024
Spoke about the upcoming Lower House election in Japan and the future of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (segment from 13:20-22:50).

Japan’s ruling party in ‘danger zone’ at election
ABC Radio (Australia) – RN Breakfast | October 24, 2024
Just one party has almost continuously ruled Japan for the past 70 years, the Liberal Democratic Party. But with a new Prime Minister appointed, and more than 80 elected members of the party engulfed in a slush fund scandal … their popularity is plummeting. So much so pollsters say the party is in the ‘danger zone’ ahead of this weekend’s general election.

How are businesses preparing for Hurricane Milton?
BBC – Business Matters | October 10, 2024
Spoke about the upcoming Lower House election in Japan and what policy issues are on voter’s minds ahead of the consequential election (segment from 31:00-38:00).

TV/Video

Nikkei Asia

July 15, 2025 – Spoke about what is at stake in the Upper House election, the key issues, what the polls say and the emergence of a new right-wing force in Japan.

Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan

October 22, 2024 – Appeared at a press conference previewing the general election and the future of the LDP.

Bloomberg TV

October 22, 2025 – Spoke about new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s challenges ahead in managing the new partnership with the Japan Innovation Party and potential changes in policy under the “right-leaning” prime minister (segment from 35:33-41:51).

September 2, 2025 – Spoke about the intent of resignation by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s top brass and how this and other moves to put pressure on Prime Minister Ishiba affect his future as Japan’s leader (segment from 39:00-44:39).

October 28, 2024 – Spoke about the path forward for Japan’s minority government and the challenges ahead as it navigates coalition building and meaningful policy implementation under new political circumstances (segment from 58:20-1:04:05).

September 30, 2024 – Spoke about the 2024 LDP presidential election and what Ishiba Shigeru’s surprise victory means for Japan’s future trajectory (segment from 32:49-39:10).

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