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Democratic Party (DP)
July 08, 2021
South Korea’s 2022 Presidential Race Is Taking Shape
By Jenna Gibson
Candidate have begun to officially declare their ambitions. Here are the names to know.
June 10, 2021
Khurelsukh Cruises to Victory in Mongolian Presidential Race
By Julian Dierkes, Marissa Smith, and Shannon Tiezzi
It was the biggest victory ever in Mongolia’s democratic history.
June 01, 2021
Bolor Lkhaajav on Mongolia’s Messy Presidential Election
By Shannon Tiezzi
A run-down of the state of Mongolian politics a week before the election.
April 09, 2021
Why Did Young South Koreans Ditch the Democratic Party and President Moon?
By Seoho Lee
In the crucial by-elections, young voters turned away from the ruling party they once supported. What happened?
July 28, 2017
The Enigma of Japanese Politics
By Shin Kawashima
With PM Abe under fire, why are leaders of the main opposition party stepping down?
July 07, 2017
Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election: Winners and Losers
By Yuki Tatsumi
Is the beginning of the end for Abe's political dominance?
July 07, 2017
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.
October 06, 2016
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?
October 03, 2016
Why Japan Has No Donald Trump
By Richard Solomon
Unlike the U.S. (Trump) or U.K. (Brexit), Japan lacks a strong, anti-establishment populist movement.
September 19, 2016
Democratic Party Presidential Election: Another Missed Opportunity for Japan's Opposition
By Yuki Tatsumi
Once again, the DP misses a chance to carry out substantial political debate.
August 03, 2016
What Does Tokyo's New Governor Mean for Japanese Politics?
By Yuki Tatsumi
How an independent candidate managed to beat out candidates from both the ruling LDP and the main opposition coalition.
July 12, 2016
A Big Win for Japan's Ruling Coalition: Main Takeaways
By Yuki Tatsumi
What the results of Japan's Upper House elections tells us about the state of Japanese politics.
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