Surprise, surprise! Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba just canceled his trip to the NATO summit in The Hague! While the world gears up for major geopolitical chess, Japan suddenly pulls a move that throws the future of the IP4 group (Japan, USA, Australia, South Korea) into question. No meeting with Donald Trump, and South Korean and Australian leaders are also skipping the event! Is Japan backing out of global alliances or just playing its own game? Oh, and don’t forget, Japan is simultaneously boosting its military muscle by testing missiles on home soil! Who’s fooling who here? Comment, argue, and let your voice be heard — is this smart politics or a total disaster?
