TUJ in the Media: February, 2026

February

Monocle Radio’s The Globalist

"Talks begin in Dubai for the World Governments Summit "

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Comments by Michael F. Sheridan

February

Monocle Radio’s The Globalist

"Geneva’s role in Ukraine and Iran peace talks "

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Comments by Jeff Kingston

February

FINANCIAL TIMES

"Can Sanae Takaichi change Japan’s constitution? "

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Comments by Jeff Kingston

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02/28/2026

Nikkei

"米テンプル大学に本校、川崎に新校舎 学生急増に対応"

米州立大学の日本校であるテンプル大学ジャパンキャンパス(東京・世田谷、TUJ)は川崎市に新校舎を設ける。日本留学熱の高まりもあって学生数が急増し、キャンパス拡張に踏み切る。国が進める質の高い留学生受け... Read the article.

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02/26/2026

South China Morning Post

"Fears mount over Japanese reporter detained in Iran being used as ‘hostage diplomacy’"

The arrest of a Japanese journalist in Iran has puzzled observers and prompted speculation that it is linked to the US threat to attack the country over its nuclear programme. On T... Read the article.

Comments by James D.J. Brown

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02/24/2026

Kahoku Shimpo Publishing

"テンプル大学ジャパンキャンパス、元国連大学広報責任者をチーフコミュニケーションオフィサーに任命"

学生数の継続的な増加とTUJ京都の新設拡張を受けて、テンプル大学ジャパンキャンパス(東京都世田谷区/学長:マシュー・ウィルソン、以下TUJ) は、このたび元国連大学広報責任者のカイラ・「キキ」・ボウマン氏をチーフコミュニケーションオフィサー(Chief Communications Officer)に任命しました。就任は2026年3月1日です。ボウマン氏は、...

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02/22/2026

TVP World, Vision House

"Dancing with the Russian Bear — Episode 6: The Nuclear Shadow "

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Comments by Jeff Kingston

02/20/2026

MEZHA(UKRAINIAN NEWS)

"Sanae Takaichi Leads Japan as First Female Prime Minister with Reform and Defense Focus"

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Comments by Jeff Kingston

02/20/2026

South China Morning Post

"Japan’s Takaichi pushes to scrap food tax, igorning economists’ warnings"

When Sanae Takaichi strode into her first press conference as Japan’s reappointed prime minister on Wednesday, she delivered a clear message to the economists and editorial boards ... Read the article.

Comments by Jeff Kingston

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02/20/2026

South China Morning Post

"Japan’s Takaichi pushes to scrap food tax, igorning economists’ warnings"

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Comments by Hiromi Murakami

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02/19/2026

The Moscow Times

"Can’t Agree on Who These Islands Belong To"

Tucked away in the basement of this northern Japanese city’s local history museum is a small exhibit devoted to one of World War II’s most enduring territorial disputes. ... Read the article.

Comments by James D.J. Brown

02/19/2026

The Moscow Times

"Can’t Agree on Who These Islands Belong To"

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Comments by James D.J. Brown

02/15/2026

TIME

"Sanae Takaichi Wants to Make Japan Great Again. It Won’t Be Easy. "

She is the first woman to lead Japan after decades of rule by older men. She is keen to revise her country’s pacifist constitution and rebuild its military. She favors big governme... Read the article.

Written by Jeff Kingston

02/12/2026

South China Morning Post

"Is Japan’s new opposition alliance already ‘dead in the water’?"

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Comments by Jeff Kingston

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02/09/2026

BFM 89.9

"LDP Landslide Victory in Snap Election "

Japan’s political landscape has shifted as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds majority. What does this mean for Japan’s future policies a... Read the article.

Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek

02/09/2026

Sans Doute

"Trump and the French presidential election "

Qui ou quoi pour empêcher le Rassemblement National d'accéder au pouvoir en France en 2027 ? A 14 mois de la prochaine élection présidentielle, Robert Dujarric passe en revue pour ... Read the article.

Written by Robert Dujarric

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02/09/2026

The Sydney Morning Herald

"Landslide win for Japan’s fledgling ‘Trump whisperer’ an opportunity for Canberra "

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Comments by Jeff Kingston

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02/09/2026

TIME

"Japan’s Takaichi Wins Snap Election by Landslide: What You Need to Know "

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made history once again after leading her party to a landslide victory in a general election on Sunday—a result that could significantly alte... Read the article.

Comments by Jeff Kingston

02/09/2026

The Straits Times

"Takaichi won’t have a free hand even with her huge mandate "

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Written by James D.J. Brown

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02/09/2026

DW

"Wahlsieg Takaichis in Japan: USA zufrieden, China besorgt "

Das war niemandem zuvor gelungen: Japans Premierministerin Takaichis errang bei den Parlamentswahlen am Sonntag eine Zwei-Drittel-Mehrheit. Das robuste Mandat verschärft aber die g... Read the article.

Comments by Hiromi Murakami

02/08/2026

The Economist

"How Japan’s prime minister will use her massive new mandate "

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Comments by Michael Thomas Cucek

02/08/2026

新明日报

"高市历史性大胜获“强势授权” 日本政治迈入新阶段 "

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Comments by Jeff Kingston

02/07/2026

The Straits Times

"Japan PM Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of election "

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Comments by Jeff Kingston

02/07/2026

NBC NEWS

"Japan's ultraconservative PM Sanae Takaichi set for a big election victory "

Takaichi’s governing Liberal Democratic Party could win an outright majority, which would further empower the Trump-endorsed leader to boost her nation's defense capabilities.... Read the article.

Comments by Jeff Kingston

02/07/2026

NBC NEWS

"Japan's ultraconservative PM Sanae Takaichi set for a big election victory "

Sanae Takaichi has made a big impression since becoming Japan’s first female prime minister last fall: charming President Donald Trump, starting a diplomatic spat with China and pl... Read the article.

Comments by Hiromi Murakami

02/06/2026

Nikkei Asia

"Spy paradise' Japan has an urgent need for an anti-espionage law "

Criminalizing spying is compatible with liberal democracy and in line with G7... Read the article.

Written by James D.J. Brown

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02/06/2026

The Daily Star

"Japan PM wins Trump backing ahead of snap election "

Previously, Takaichi endorsed Trump for Nobel Peace Prize... Read the article.

Comments by Jeff Kingston

02/06/2026

France 24

"Japan PM wins Trump backing ahead of snap election "

Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi won US President Donald Trump's full endorsement on Friday, two days before snap elections that polls suggest may see her coalition romp home with a... Read the article.

Comments by Jeff Kingston

02/05/2026

Carnegie Politika

"Japan’s “Militarist Turn” and What It Means for Russia "

For a real example of political forces engaged in the militarization of society, the Russian leadership might consider looking closer to home.... Read the article.

Written by James D.J. Brown