Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi, left, and Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki are seen as the top candidates to become Japan's next prime minister. Image: X Screengrab / Nikkei

The drums of military escalation are beating louder in Washington. As the conflict in Gaza continues to rage, there are growing calls—some whispered in policy circles, others shouted from political podiums—for direct US military involvement.

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