Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Envoy, Says His Impatience Nudged Japan Forward
New York Times
In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy. “Did I contribute to that?” Mr. Emanuel asked. “Uh, yeah.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/15/world/asia/rahm-emanuel-ambassador-japan.html