Jeff Kingston
Jeff Kingston is a professor of Asian studies and history at Temple University in Tokyo, who provided analysis on the rise of the far-right party Sanseito, attributing it to global populist trends and the influence of political figures like Donald Trump.
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Jeff Kingston indicated that Takaichi's bet will bear fruit as she will obtain a solid mandate.
Sanae Takaichi gana con una súper mayoría las elecciones en Japón y gobernará con más poder
Uruguay· 2026-02-09
Jeff Kingston commented on Takaichi's capabilities in promoting defense spending and supporting investment agreements.
Ông Trump hết lời ca ngợi Thủ tướng Nhật Bản
Vietnam· 2026-02-06
Jeff Kingston, a university professor, was confronted by a bear during a walk in the woods.
As Japan experiences a surge in bear attacks, survivors share grisly stories of blood, bites and broken bones | Japan
United Kingdom· 2025-11-06
Jeff Kingston is a professor of Asian studies who commented on the credibility of Abenomics.
Sanae Takaichi: Wer ist Japans erste Premierministerin?
Luxembourg· 2025-10-28
Tokyo Temple University professor Jeff Kingston notes that Takaichi belongs to the hardline faction of the LDP.
Japan’s first female prime minister styles herself after the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-18Jeff Kingston commented on Sanai Takaiichi's record regarding gender policies and women's empowerment.
তাকাইচি যে পথে জাপানের প্রথম নারী প্রধানমন্ত্রী হচ্ছেন
Bangladesh· 2025-10-05
Jeff Kingston argues that Trump's influence has empowered populism globally.
How Japan's far right was supercharged by Trump and touristsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-28
