Sanae Takaichi has finally been appointed Prime Minister, becoming Japan's first female Prime Minister. I delve into the power dynamics behind her political dealings with the Restoration Party. Can the new cabinet maintain a balance within the party? […]
In Phoenix's "# Current Affairs Breakdown," I analyzed the Gaza peace plan, which includes a ceasefire, hostage exchange, and reconstruction arrangements for Gaza, and has received support from numerous Middle Eastern and Arab countries. Hamas accepted the first phase of the plan today, but has yet to address whether it will disarm or what post-war governance arrangements will be. If the US proposal follows, the Islamic resistance movement's military and governing power will be completely dismantled, with local technocrats responsible for administration and an international stabilization force responsible for security. To whom will power be transferred after the transition period? Whether peace is feasible still depends on the choices and compromises made by all parties.
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In the evening, I was interviewed by Cheng Jienan on Phoenix TV's "Current Affairs Unveiled," where I shared my observations on the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. Leaders from 26 countries, including Putin and Kim Jong-un, attended, but Western...