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2018 LDP Presidential election
![After the Presidential Election, What Next for Abe and the LDP? After the Presidential Election, What Next for Abe and the LDP?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18263211225293.jpg)
After the Presidential Election, What Next for Abe and the LDP?
By Thisanka Siripala
After a sweeping victory against a rival LDP member, Abe secures a new 3 year term as party leader -- and prime minister.
![Japan: 5 Things to Watch in the Next LDP Presidential Election Japan: 5 Things to Watch in the Next LDP Presidential Election](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-abe-russia.jpg)
Japan: 5 Things to Watch in the Next LDP Presidential Election
By Aki Nakai
Don't dismiss the upcoming LDP elections as a done deal. Here are five things to pay attention to as the election approaches.
![Can Anyone Unseat Shinzo Abe? Can Anyone Unseat Shinzo Abe?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1200px-cjcs_meets_with_japan_prime_minister_shinzo_abe_35812705984.jpg)
Can Anyone Unseat Shinzo Abe?
By Mina Pollmann
Despite his scandals, Abe is well-positioned win the LDP's presidential election this fall.
![What's China's View On Abe’s Latest Cabinet Reshuffle? What's China's View On Abe’s Latest Cabinet Reshuffle?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-shakeup.jpg)
What's China's View On Abe’s Latest Cabinet Reshuffle?
By Pengqiao Lu
Compared to the past, China has been relatively restrained in its criticism of Abe.
![Abe's Cabinet Reshuffle, Explained Abe's Cabinet Reshuffle, Explained](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-03naikaku_kaizo8.jpg)
Abe's Cabinet Reshuffle, Explained
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
Despite a drastic public opinion slide, Abe's new cabinet was remarkably consistent.
![Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election: Winners and Losers Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election: Winners and Losers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-16_14-35-20.jpg)
Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election: Winners and Losers
By Yuki Tatsumi
Is the beginning of the end for Abe's political dominance?
![Abe's LDP Loses Big in Tokyo Metropolitan Elections: Why That Matters Abe's LDP Loses Big in Tokyo Metropolitan Elections: Why That Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-1017px-yuriko_koike-2.jpg)
Abe's LDP Loses Big in Tokyo Metropolitan Elections: Why That Matters
By Mina Pollmann
Governor Yuriko Koike's new Tokyo Citizens First party takes a big majority in Japan's capital.
![Groundhog Day in Japan Groundhog Day in Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-16_14-35-20.jpg)
Groundhog Day in Japan
By Markus Winter
What to expect after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s term extension as leader of Japan’s ruling party.
![Does Another Election Loom in Japan? Does Another Election Loom in Japan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-07_09-08-43.jpg)
Does Another Election Loom in Japan?
By Yuki Tatsumi
A snap election may be political expedient for Abe, but do Japanese taxpayers need to pay for another election now?
![Goodbye Rio, Hello Tokyo: The Outlook for the 2020 Olympics Goodbye Rio, Hello Tokyo: The Outlook for the 2020 Olympics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-22_20-18-37.jpg)
Goodbye Rio, Hello Tokyo: The Outlook for the 2020 Olympics
By Mina Pollmann
With four years to go, Tokyo still has hurdles to clear to host the perfect Olympic Games.
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