The Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges
- Posted on April 24, 2026
- By The Guardian
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The Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges

Editorial: Developments in Berlin and Tokyo show how far the strategic environment has shifted in response to authoritarian threat and American unpredictability