In G7 debut, Takaichi puts economic security at heart of Japanese diplomacy ^44.7%

The Japan Times - By Kenji Yoshida - 6/18/2026, 3:48 AM

Ambiguity (Equivocation) 34% - Appeal to Authority 24% - Negativity Bias 12.4%

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up her first Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, on Wednesday, securing support for stronger mineral supply chain resilience while pressing leaders to keep Indo-Pacific security risks in view — two of her key goals at the meeting. Although some had expected Takaichi to play a role similar to that... more