Commentary: A disastrous poll puts Japan politics on shaky path
But with the LDP having just held its largest, longest election to find a new figurehead, it's unclear if there will be the appetite to go again. The party is…
In ‘Exceptionally Harsh Judgment’ From Japan’s Public, LDP Loses Its Majority
On September 27, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chose Ishiba Shigeru as the party president – and, by extension, Japan's prime minister. Ishiba immediately called for a snap election, hoping…
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How Japan faces political upheaval after LDP loses majority for first time in 15 years
Japanese elections are usually staid affairs. However, the snap polls called by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on October 27 were no boring affair. It has, in fact, shaken up Japanese…
Japan’s LDP admits to funding branches led by scandal-hit members
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday came under fresh scrutiny ahead of a weekend general election after revelations that it had provided to local chapters headed by members running…
Shigeru Ishiba Officially Japan’s New Prime Minister: Meet His Cabinet
Shigeru Ishiba officially became the 102nd Prime Minister of Japan in the early afternoon of October 1. He took over from Fumio Kishidawho with 1094 consecutive days in office became…
Who is Shigeru Ishiba? The New Prime Minister of Japan
Shigeru Ishiba was just elected and installed as Prime Minister, taking over for Fumio Kishida. He has been in politics for well over 38 years, during which he made history…
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next Prime Minister: 5 things you need to know
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become the next Prime Minister of Japan after winning the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) which has ruled the country for the past…
Japan, which lags most of the world on gender equity, could soon have a female PM
Japan could soon have its first female prime minister.The country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will later this month choose a new leader who will be virtually guaranteed the top…
INTERVIEW | Hudson Institute’s Ken Weinstein on Priorities in Security for Japan’s Next Leader
Animated and welcoming, Dr Ken Weinstein had just returned from a whirlwind trip to Seoul and Tokyo when we caught him on September 9. Earlier in the morning, he had…
Japan PM hopefuls pledge more spending as uncertainty clouds economy
Japan is expected to see another stimulus package introduced under a new prime minister, as several candidates in the ruling party's leadership race have promised new spending measures to spur…