India, Feb. 10 -- Japan, one of the Axis powers in the Second World War, has maintained a low profile in geopolitics, focusing mainly on economic growth while quietly avoiding the political headwinds in its region. However, that may be about to change, as Japan's general election has delivered a decisive mandate to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her conservative coalition. Takaichi is known for her assertive posture and makes no secret of her criticism of China, which she considers an aggressor in the region that must be contained. She has been vocal about strengthening Japan's defence capabilities to address emerging threats, particularly from China. Her entire election campaign centred on this issue, and the strong mandate suggests h...