The State has one purpose which is on the whole good, namely, the substitution of law for force in the relations of men. But this purpose can only be fully achieved by a world-State, without which international relations cannot be made subject to law.
Source: Bertrand Russell : Principles of Social Reconstruction, 1916, chapter ２: the state
"Rule by Man" and "Rule by Law"
There is a common distinction between "rule by man" and "rule by law," but in reality neither exists in a pure form. A system governed solely by law, without any involvement of political actors, is impossible, just as a system governed solely by personal authority while completely ignoring the law cannot truly exist. Politics always appears as a mixture of the two.>
Even President Trump of the United States, despite his enormous power, cannot simply disregard the law. To achieve the policies he desires, he works to persuade Congress and push legislation forward, while at the same time relying on broad interpretations of existing legal frameworks and administrative authority in order to steer matters in the direction he intends.
President Trump's current term runs until January 2029, but if the Republican Party were to suffer a major loss of seats in the midterm elections next June, his administration could face increasing difficulties in governing, possibly leading to a progressive "lame-duck" situation.
At the same time, setting aside the court cases related to various scandals, what President Trump seems to be placing the greatest importance on at the moment is the scheduled meeting with President Xi Jinping next April. He appears eager to present, both domestically and internationally, the image that the United States and China -- the so-called "Big Two"- will shape the future international order.
In such a broader context, even if Prime Minister Takaichi emphasizes her close personal ties with President Trump, Japan's ability to influence U.S.-China relations is in fact quite limited, and it is doubtful that she will be able to build the relationship she envisions. For this reason, it is difficult to see the Takaichi administration developing into a long-lasting one. However, should Japan face a major national crisis -- such as a nuclear accident or a large earthquake -- or should tensions in relations with China or North Korea sharply escalate, a change of government could become impractical, which might result in the administration's unintended extension. In any case, neither scenario is desirable for Japan, and it seems that a period of patience will be required as the nation navigates this uncertain situation.
Source: Bertrand Russell : Principles of Social Reconstruction, 1916, chapter ２: the state
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Source: Bertrand Russell : Principles of Social Reconstruction, 1916, chapter ２: the state
"Rule by Man" and "Rule by Law"
There is a common distinction between "rule by man" and "rule by law," but in reality neither exists in a pure form. A system governed solely by law, without any involvement of political actors, is impossible, just as a system governed solely by personal authority while completely ignoring the law cannot truly exist. Politics always appears as a mixture of the two.>
Even President Trump of the United States, despite his enormous power, cannot simply disregard the law. To achieve the policies he desires, he works to persuade Congress and push legislation forward, while at the same time relying on broad interpretations of existing legal frameworks and administrative authority in order to steer matters in the direction he intends.
President Trump's current term runs until January 2029, but if the Republican Party were to suffer a major loss of seats in the midterm elections next June, his administration could face increasing difficulties in governing, possibly leading to a progressive "lame-duck" situation.
At the same time, setting aside the court cases related to various scandals, what President Trump seems to be placing the greatest importance on at the moment is the scheduled meeting with President Xi Jinping next April. He appears eager to present, both domestically and internationally, the image that the United States and China -- the so-called "Big Two"- will shape the future international order.
In such a broader context, even if Prime Minister Takaichi emphasizes her close personal ties with President Trump, Japan's ability to influence U.S.-China relations is in fact quite limited, and it is doubtful that she will be able to build the relationship she envisions. For this reason, it is difficult to see the Takaichi administration developing into a long-lasting one. However, should Japan face a major national crisis -- such as a nuclear accident or a large earthquake -- or should tensions in relations with China or North Korea sharply escalate, a change of government could become impractical, which might result in the administration's unintended extension. In any case, neither scenario is desirable for Japan, and it seems that a period of patience will be required as the nation navigates this uncertain situation.
Source: Bertrand Russell : Principles of Social Reconstruction, 1916, chapter ２: the state
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