Shigeru Iwasaki

Shigeru Iwasaki

military Japan

Shigeru Iwasaki is a retired four-star general and the former chief of staff of the joint staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. He is recognized for his significant influence in Japan's military and political spheres. Recently appointed as a consultant to the Taiwanese government, Iwasaki's role is seen as a strategic move to strengthen security ties between Taiwan and Japan, amidst rising tensions with China.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
60,990
Power
1,716$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 2 7.00 0.26% +0% 23,816,775 60,990 $670,000 1,716$
Totals 2 23,816,775 60,990 $670,000 1,716$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Former Japan Self-Defense Forces chief of staff Shigeru Iwasaki said that Taiwan proactively provided Japan with information about the COVID-19 outbreak. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: WHO ignored Taiwan on COVID warning: US officials

Taiwan Taiwan: Former Japan Self-Defense Forces chief of staff Shigeru Iwasaki said that Taiwan provided Japan with important information about the COVID-19 outbreak. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: WHO denies ignoring Taiwan, as US criticizes COVID-19 response

Taiwan Taiwan: Former chief of staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces Shigeru Iwasaki was sanctioned by China. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: NSB monitoring China’s actions abroad