Three tests Ishiba must pass to survive in 2025
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba managed to survive 2024 following his Liberal Democratic Party's loss of a majority in the Oct. 27 Lower House election, which forced him to work with…
Japan’s PM Ishiba to push ahead with ‘difficult’ political funds reforms
Stung by the results of last month's election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has made it clear that he intends to make new legislation on political funding one of his priorities,…
EDITORIAL | After the General Election, Create a Stable Government
Japan's electorate spoke in the nation's 50th general election on Sunday, October 27, and the results are surely not to the ruling parties' liking. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had called…
Early Ishiba missteps add to anticipation over key policy speech
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's first few days in power have been marked by a U-turn on the approach to a general election as well as challenges forming his government and…
Ishiba announces new leadership lineup ahead of general election
Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba announced his party leadership lineup Monday, entrusting veterans with key positions as he struggles to unite a deeply divided party.The new lineup…
Can Japan Overcome Gender Disparity In Politics?
Japan could have seen its first female Prime Minister had Sanae Takaichi won the party head run-off. Her candidacy represented a significant step toward a historic milestone in the nation's…
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…
Fifth time’s a charm: Shigeru Ishiba set to be Japan PM after LDP poll win
After five tries, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba will finally lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and Japan.The veteran Ishibawho has also served as party secretary-general, won the LDP…
Takaichi and Ishiba head to runoff in LDP leadership election
Former defense chief Shigeru Ishiba and economic security minister Sanae Takaichi are set to face off Friday in a runoff vote in Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election after no candidate…
Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party
Shigeru Ishiba waves hands at his supporters after he was elected as new head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP), during the party's leadership election on September 27, 2024,…