<div>Like it or not, Japan has become one of the most critical actors in contemporary international politics. Read by Helen Lloyd.<br>
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Image: A naval exercise conducted by Japan. Credit: World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo </div>

Like it or not, Japan has become one of the most critical actors in contemporary international politics. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: A naval exercise conducted by Japan. Credit: World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

Like it or not, Japan has become one of the most critical actors in contemporary international politics. Read by Helen Lloyd.<br>
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Image: A naval exercise conducted by Japan. Credit: World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo&nbsp;

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The EI Podcast brings you weekly conversations and audio essays from leading writers, thinkers and historians. Hosted by Alastair Benn and Paul Lay. Find the EI Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or search The EI Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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