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Japan Liberal Democratic Party
October 07, 2021
Japan’s Kishida: A Dove in Hawk’s Clothing?
By John Nilsson-Wright
The new Japanese prime minister will find it a challenge to unite his divided party while also winning the confidence of an increasingly skeptical electorate.
July 18, 2019
Japan Prepares for Upper House Elections
By Mina Pollmann
In addition to issues like constitutional reform, social questions like disabled and LGBT rights are also in the spotlight.
August 16, 2018
Constitutional Revision: A (Tiny) Step Forward for Japan's Self-Defense Forces
By John Wright
Abe’s potential constitutional revision is likely to be underwhelming for the JSDF.
August 14, 2018
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.
August 01, 2018
Can Anyone Unseat Shinzo Abe?
By Mina Pollmann
Despite his scandals, Abe is well-positioned win the LDP's presidential election this fall.
July 28, 2018
Large and in Charge: Who is Taro Aso?
By Emese Schwarcz
Controversy has surrounded Japanese Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso ever since he entered politics.
March 29, 2018
Where Is Japan in Its Military Push Under Abe?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Tokyo continues to made inroads in building up its capabilities as it confronts regional security threats.
March 28, 2018
Why Trump Could Be the Final Nail in Abe’s Coffin
By Brad Glosserman
Despite the attention to domestic scandals, the fatal blow to the Japanese premier’s prospects may come from Tokyo’s closest foreign ally.
September 28, 2017
Yuriko Koike’s New Party: A Real Game-Changer for Japanese Politics?
By Yuki Tatsumi
Does the Tokyo governor's new party galvanize Japan's opposition?
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?
June 09, 2016
Japan Gears up for Elections
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan will head to the polls in July, but the result seems obvious already.
July 10, 2015
How Does Japan's LDP Plan to Pass Security Reform?
By Mina Pollmann
With the 60-day rule, the Diet juggles technicalities and the LDP presses forward its bill reinterpreting Article 9.
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