Geoeconomics and Trade

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Photo: Franck ROBICHON/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

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Takaichi Landslide Shows Limits of Chinese Economic Coercion

Philip Luck examines the recent Japanese election, highlighting how economic coercion against democracies can often strengthen government support and influence electoral outcomes.

Commentary by Philip Luck — February 9, 2026