Trump would build on Asia security ties: Hudson Institute’s Japan head

WASHINGTON — With the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election looming and the recent inauguration of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, how will a change in leadership in both countries affect alliances and partnerships in the region?

Nikkei spoke with Kenneth Weinstein, Japan head of the Hudson Institute, who was nominated by former President Donald Trump to be the US ambassador to Japan.