National Security Secretariat Secretary General Takeo Akiba announced his resignation on Friday, citing the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as the reason for his decision. Akiba stated that the Japanese government should approach the U.S. transition with a new framework and that changes in national security officials should coincide with changes in other countries, particularly the U.S. administration.
Akiba emphasized the importance of maintaining and strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance, regardless of who holds the office of U.S. president. He urged both governments to work towards deepening the alliance and expressed his hope that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba would build trustful ties with Trump.
The secretary general of the National Security Secretariat is a crucial position that serves as the command center for Japan's diplomatic and security policies. Akiba is scheduled to leave the post on Monday.
7 Comments
Donatello
Political turmoil should not dictate a resignation, especially at such a critical position.
Leonardo
The alliance should be strengthened regardless of the administration. Resignation won't help!
Michelangelo
What does resigning say about Japan's confidence in its own security policies?
Raphael
This kind of decision sends the wrong message to both allies and adversaries. Not a wise choice.
Donatello
Too much dependency on U.S. leadership undermines Japan's sovereignty.
ZmeeLove
This is not a good example of leadership. He should have stayed and fought for Japan's interests.
Mariposa
Big mistake! The position demands resilience and continuity, not resignation.