Japan's Turn

The podcast centers on Japan's economic and geopolitical strategies amidst a changing global landscape. It highlights Prime Minister Takaichi's focus on revitalizing the economy through strategic investments in AI, semiconductors, and national security. The discussion covers Japan's unique position between the U.S. and China, its commitment to its alliance with the U.S., and its efforts to balance economic growth with national security concerns. Panelists address Japan's strengths in technology and its potential role in shaping a peaceful world through the development and sharing of advanced technologies. The challenges of Japan's closed society and declining population and the need for greater openness and immigration are also debated.