The political dominance of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has been remarkable.Despite incessant internal jockeying that has often led to a revolving door of leaders (a problem that remains), the party…
Japan's leaders have plenty to think about. The country's population is shrinking and rapidly aging.One neighbor, North Korea, is a nuclear menacewhile another, China, is escalating territorial incursions and information…
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced this week that he will not seek reelection as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), essentially stepping down and opening up Japan's top…
When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stepped down on Wednesday, he became the latest in a growing line of unpopular leaders to cycle through a sclerotic political system that…
Deal making runs into presidential politics President Biden holds talks on Wednesday for Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, part of a state visit designed to show the US's commitment to…
President Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan announced a range of moves on Wednesday to further enhance military, economic and other cooperation between the two longtime allies as…