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Japan's diplomatic tightrope: Defending ICC amid US pressure

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Japan finds itself in a difficult diplomatic position regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC). The nation must carefully navigate its response to potential US actions against the court, balancing its reliance on the US security umbrella with its commitment to international law. Analysts suggest Tokyo must tread lightly to avoid jeopardizing its relationship with Washington while still supporting the ICC and its Japanese president, Tomoko Akane. AI

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Japan's diplomatic tightrope: Defending ICC amid US pressure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

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