Turbulence in Japan’s Power Corridors Amid Trump’s Return
Despite the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) losing majority in the October 27 general election, Prime Minister Ishiba has managed to hang on to the premiership. In a vote on November…
Will Koizumi Shinjiro Become Japan’s Youngest Prime Minister?
On September 6, Koizumi Shinjiro, former environment minister and the son of former Prime Minister Koizumi Junichiro, officially expressed his willingness to run in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)'s upcoming…
The Coming Clash Between Japan’s Current and Former Prime Ministers
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japan's ruling party, is expected to hold its presidential election in September when Kishida Fumio's presidential term expires. The stakes are high: Given the LDP's…