{"id":2218388,"date":"2024-04-11T12:38:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/japanese-prime-minister-addresses-undercurrent-of-self-doubt-about-us-role-abroad\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T12:39:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:39:33","slug":"japanese-prime-minister-addresses-undercurrent-of-self-doubt-about-us-role-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/japanese-prime-minister-addresses-undercurrent-of-self-doubt-about-us-role-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Prime Minister discusses concerns about the US&#8217;s global role"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjapanese-prime-minister-addresses-undercurrent-of-self-doubt-about-us-role-abroad%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2218388&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Japanese Prime\u200b Minister Fumio Kishida \u200bstressed the significance of the US-Japan alliance in a crucial\u2063 address to Congress. He urged against withdrawing from global responsibilities during this pivotal historical juncture. Kishida emphasized the need for strong coordination to address threats from China, North \u200dKorea, \u2064and Russia. His speech aimed to encourage continued US \u200dinvolvement in upholding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-anatomy-of-a-stolen-election-the-fraud-cannot-stand\/\" title=\"The Anatomy of a Stolen Election \u2013 The Fraud Cannot Stand\">international order<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Japanese<\/a> Prime Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fumio-kishida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fumio Kishida\">Fumio Kishida<\/a> emphasized the importance of the alliance between the United States and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Japan\">Japan<\/a> and urged lawmakers not to retreat from their role on the world stage during what he called an \u201cinflection point\u201d in history during a joint address to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fumio Kishida\">Congress<\/a> on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we meet here today, I detect an undercurrent of self-doubt among some Americans about what your role in the world should be,\u201d Kishida told Congress. \u201cThis self-doubt is arising at a time when our world is at history\u2019s turning point.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kishida, elected in 2021, is the first Japanese prime minister to address Congress since former Prime Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/shinzo-abe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shinzo Abe\">Shinzo Abe<\/a> traveled to Washington in 2015. His speech to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jill-biden-tells-community-colleges-your-students-and-their-families-are-carrying-the-brunt-of-the-crisis\/\" title=\"Jill Biden Tells Community Colleges: \u2018Your Students And Their Families Are Carrying The Brunt Of The Crisis\u2019\">joint meeting<\/a> of Congress comes as Kishida is set to participate in an inaugural U.S.-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit at the White House with President Joe Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.<\/p>\n<p>Japan is viewed as a critical U.S. ally in a volatile part of the world where China has been viewed as increasingly more aggressive and North Korea has been developing a nuclear program. The U.S. and Japan have been working to strengthen their militaries to deter China\u2019s threat in the South and East China Sea and to prevent any action to seize Taiwan. Kishida also addressed Russia\u2019s growing threat after the country\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I often say, Ukraine of today may be East Asia of tomorrow. Furthermore, Russia continues to threaten the use of nuclear weapons, which has contributed to worldwide concern that yet another catastrophe by nuclear weapon use is a real possibility,\u201d Kishida said. \u201cIn this reality, close coordination between Japan and the U.S. is required more than ever to ensure that the deterrence our alliance provides remains credible and resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Japanese PM Kishida: \u201cI want to address those Americans who feel the loneliness &#038; exhaustion of being the country that has upheld the international order almost singlehandedly. I understand it is a heavy burden\u2026 the U.S. should not be expected to do it all, unaided on your own\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamanthaJoRoth\/status\/1778444760593617071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Kishida\u2019s speech appeared to be directed at many of the Republicans in the chamber who have advocated the U.S. to adopt policies in line with former President Donald Trump\u2019s \u201cAmerica First\u201d ideology, pushing for the U.S. to take a less active role on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2852838\/senate-passes-ukraine-aid-marathon-filibuster-conservatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>passed<\/a> a $95 billion bill in February that would send funding to Ukraine and Israel, as well as to allies in the Indo-Pacific such as Taiwan, and humanitarian help to civilians in Gaza and Ukraine. However, the legislation has been held up in the House due to Republican skepticism over the conflict in Ukraine, plus a demand for border security measures. <\/p>\n<p>Japan has helped support Ukraine\u2019s defense against Moscow with $12 billion in aid to the country, including anti-drone detection systems. The country has also aided in supplying humanitarian aid to Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to address those Americans who feel the loneliness and exhaustion of being the country that has upheld the international order almost single-handedly. I understand it is a heavy burden to carry such hopes on your shoulders.\u00a0Although the world looks to your leadership, the U.S. should not be expected to do it all, unaided and on your own,\u201d Kishida said as lawmakers applauded and gave him a standing ovation. <\/p>\n<figure><figcaption>Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and U.S. President Joe Biden shake hands as they hold a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ioc-president-will-not-add-fuel-to-summer-olympics-cancellation-rumors\/\" title=\"IOC president will \u2018not add fuel\u2019 to Summer Olympics cancellation rumors\">joint press conference<\/a> at the White House in Washington on April 10, 2024. (Kyodo via AP Images)==Kyodo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kishida was just 6 years old in 1963 when he and his family moved from Tokyo to New York, and he attended public school in Queens for three years. He reflected on those years, saying they left a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter 60 years, I have a message for the good people of Queens. Thank you for making my family and me feel so welcome. I have never forgotten it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>After Kishida met with Biden at the White House on Wednesday, the two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-38-say-they-always-wear-a-mask-outside-their-home\/\" title=\"Poll: 38% Say They 'Always' Wear a Mask Outside Their Home\">leaders announced plans<\/a> to improve the military command structure in Japan and the formation of a military-industrial council to examine weapons that can be jointly produced. They also announced their push to upgrade defense communications networks between the U.S., Australia, and Japan to counter threats from adversaries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLadies and gentlemen, as the United States\u2019s closest friend, <em>tomodachi, <\/em>the people of Japan are with you, side by side, to assure the survival of liberty. Not just for our people but for all people,\u201d Kishida said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During a joint address to Congress, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida highlighted the crucial US-Japan alliance. He urged lawmakers not to shy away from their global responsibilities, stressing this pivotal moment in history. 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