The U.S. midterm election results will not affect the strength of its security alliance with Japan at a time of increasing global uncertainty, the top Japanese government spokesman said Wednesday, emphasizing that the bilateral ties are essential to advance national interests and ensure global peace and stability."We will continue to work closely together at every level -- including between leaders and foreign ministers -- to elevate the Japan-U.S. alliance to new heights," Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said after the Democratic Party retook control of both chambers of Congress in T…READ FULL ARTICLE