Thursday - February 5, 2026
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Nikkei Asia: Why Japan's Election Matters for the World
February 05, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026, to Nikkei Asia:

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Why Japan's Election Matters for the World

By Riley Walters

U.S. policymakers are watching this election to see if Tokyo can find political stability, and whether it will lead to Japan implementing greater defense and economic reform . . .

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