Ryo Kiridori
Ryo Kiridori is a research fellow at the Japanese National Institute for Defense Studies, known for his expertise in security and defense policy. He has recently been in the news for discussing the strategic importance of Taiwan to Japan, particularly in relation to regional security dynamics and Japan's defense posture amid rising tensions with China. His insights highlight the geographic proximity of Taiwan, its critical role in maritime trade routes, and Japan's economic dependence on Taiwanese semiconductors.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 31,969 | $670,000 | 899$ |
| Totals | 1 | 23,816,775 | 31,969 | $670,000 | 899$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Japanese National Institute for Defense Studies research fellow Ryo Kiridori said Tokyo views Taiwan as strategically vital due to its geographic proximity.
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