Sanae Takaichi: Japan's First Female Prime Minister and 'Iron Lady'

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Sanae Takaichi: Japan's First Female Prime Minister and 'Iron Lady'
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Sanae Takaichi, known as Japan's 'Iron Lady' and a conservative politician inspired by Margaret Thatcher, is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, promising a right-leaning government focused on security, strong US-Japan relations, and maintaining traditional social policies amidst a challenging political landscape.

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