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DONALD TRUMP

Japan Times
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Nov 19, 2016
Don't rule out a Trump-style revolt against Tokyo
The shock of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election has people both in that country and overseas trying to figure out what happened. Plenty of praise — and blame — is being directed at individuals in both the Republican and Democratic campaigns, as experts point to a host of social...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 19, 2016
Trump national security pick tells South Koreans that North's nuke program will be priority
In an apparent bid to allay fears of an American pullback from Northeast Asia, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser has called U.S.-South Korean ties a "vital alliance" as the two nations seek to rein in North Korea's nuclear weapons program, a South Korean official said...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2016
Abe wooed Trump with golf, just like his grandfather did with Eisenhower
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has taken a page from his grandfather's playbook in using golf to form ties with an American leader.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 19, 2016
Pheasant-elect: Bird with Trump's quiff draws crowds in China
A pheasant has become a star attraction at a Chinese safari park after visitors said its golden head feathers resembled U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's famous blond quiff.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2016
Trump will have to overcome the U.S. foreign policy 'Blob'
Believe it or not, Donald Trump actually has some good ideas on trade blocs, the economy and foreign policy.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2016
How Trump's win boosts the Putin myth
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, both pursuing their ultimate ends of personal power and enrichment at the expense of the ordinary people, are natural allies.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2016
Case on Trump confidentiality pledge raises conflict of interest question
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has often boasted about the strict confidentiality pledges he exacts from his employees.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2016
Ohio congressman Ryan challenges Pelosi for House Democratic leader
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio said Thursday he was challenging House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, who has led the party in the chamber for 14 years, as Democrats question their strategy and leadership after a stinging general election defeat.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2016
With Trump win, China looks to seize Asia free trade leadership
China will position itself as free trade's new champion at an Asia-Pacific summit this weekend, with the Communist government seeking to project economic leadership as the Trans-Pacific Partnership languishes under President-elect Donald Trump.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2016
China ready to play next U.S. leader for a fool
As Donald Trump wastes time fighting the economic wars of the past, Beijing will have space to devise a winning formula for the future.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2016
When a 'sick joke' is elevated to the presidency
Donald Trump as president will be a disaster, and it won't be short-lived.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Okinawa base relocation opponents see hope in business-minded Trump
Some hope Trump's business experience means he will decide that relocating a U.S. base on the island is economically unfeasible and should be scrapped.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump cyber security team, policy slow to take shape: officials
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has not announced a point person dedicated to cybersecurity policy or staffing in his administration, an omission that could make the United States more vulnerable to threats and worsen a government cybertalent shortfall, current and former national security...
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WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump win puts U.S.-Russia hostility on hold, but experts warn of miscalculation
After years of rising U.S.-Russia tensions over Ukraine, Syria, cyber attacks and nuclear arms control, Donald Trump's election as U.S. president may offer a narrow window to repair relations as he and Russian President Vladimir Putin size up each other.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump advisers eye Yucca waste dump revival
The long-stalled plan to stash radioactive waste at Nevada's Yucca Mountain is set to be revived with the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington and the departure of the project's most ardent Senate opponent, Harry Reid.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 17, 2016
Lawyers get on board as U.S. LGBT ranks rush to legally change gender amid Trump threat
Transgender people in the United States are rushing to legally change their name and gender with the help of volunteer lawyers due to concerns the community's civil rights could be threatened under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 16, 2016
Trump security adviser sought to reassure Suga on Japan policy: source
It comes to light that Michael Flynn, former director of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, secretly met Suga in October.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Nov 16, 2016
Trump's lesson: You can lie your way to the very top
As the Republican victory in the U.S. threatens to undo eight years of progress, a silver lining in Donald Trump's success proves hard to pin down.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 16, 2016
What Abe should tell Trump
Abe must convince Trump that the U.S. global role is not some expensive alimony but an investment that generates a higher rate of return than any building in New York City.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2016
A priest's advice for anti-Trump protesters
The demonstrations may be cathartic, but they are mostly counterproductive because they are not only about Trump's policies but his legitimacy.

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