In an appearance on the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, Patrick Cronin discusses the legacy of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Beijing鈥檚 efforts to influence US state and local governments, and Turkey鈥檚 decision to allow a Russian ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain to leave a Turkish port.
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The logo of Japan's largest steel manufacturer Nippon Steel corporation is seen in front of the company's head office in Tokyo on January 7, 2025. (David Marueil/ via Getty Images)