Japan’s Delicate Foreign Policy Balancing Act

Trump’s capture of the Venezuelan president and his fiery rhetoric toward Greenland create a particularly difficult conundrum

By: Yuki Tatsumi

Takaichi shakes with Trump. Photo from Prime Minister’s Office of Japan

The U.S. military operation against Venezuela seems to have set the tone for world affairs in 2026. The world seems paralyzed as U.S. allies and partners worldwide try to figure out how to respond to this unexpected action on the part of Washington, even while the Uni…