Lena Petrova: Japan’s Grand Strategy, Trillion Dollar Indo-Pacific Vision and Shift to Africa

The tectonic plates of global power are shifting, and nowhere is this more evident than along a critical geopolitical axis stretching from Africa, across the Indian Ocean and the Middle East, all the way to East Asia. As highlighted by Lena Petrova’s insightful analysis, this emerging dynamic is redefining alliances, trade routes, and the very concept of economic influence. And at the heart of this transformation, a visionary Japan is stepping forward with an ambitious initiative that could reshape the global landscape. For too long, Africa has been viewed through the lens of aid and traditional partnerships. However, the continent…