Japan's Political Shift: Populism, Young Voters, and Economic Challenges
TL;DR
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to remain in office despite losing the recent election and his coalition's reduced majority, prioritizing addressing rising prices, U.S. tariffs, and economic challenges, while facing internal party pressures and a fractured opposition.
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- Japan Election Throws a Wrench in Trade Talks - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Populism and polarisation come to Japan The Economist
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