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Young Japanese voters embrace right-wing populist parties, leaving the prime minister on the brink

Young Japanese voters embrace right-wing populist parties, leaving the prime minister on the brink

Despite refusing to stand down, Shigeru Ishiba’s heavy defeat in Japanese elections has left his position very vulnerable.

23.07.2025 10

The Conversation

Craig Mark

Japanese prime minister’s abrupt no-show at NATO summit reveals a strained alliance with the US

27.06.2025 5

Pearls and Irritations

Craig Mark

Japanese prime minister’s abrupt no-show at NATO summit reveals a strained alliance with the US

Japan has been under pressure from the US on tariffs and defence spending. And the new prime minister is under pressure domestically to hold firm with...

25.06.2025 10

The Conversation

Craig Mark

Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next?

Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has been in the job for just over a week. But today, as had been widely expected, he dissolved Japan’s...

09.10.2024 10

The Conversation

Craig Mark