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Overview: A conservative path to Japan’s top job Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is positioned to become…

Who is Sanae Takaichi? Sanae Takaichi, 64, has emerged as the most influential face of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) after winning its leadership…

Who is Sanae Takaichi? Sanae Takaichi is a veteran conservative politician in Japan and the newly elected head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).…

Introduction: A bold ambition fits an unconventional profile On a 70th anniversary of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sanae Takaichi secured a landmark victory…

Overview: A historic and controversial rise in Japan’s ruling party Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has long dominated postwar politics. The party’s latest chapter marks…

Japan’s Quest for an Iron Lady In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has emerged as the LDP’s leader on its 70th anniversary,…

Greens Leader Waters weighs in as Robbins Island wind farm pressure mounts The Greens are navigating a complex debate over Robbins Island, a proposed 100-turbine…

Japan makes history, but the road ahead remains contested In Tokyo, a landmark moment is unfolding as Sanae Takaichi becomes the first female president of…

Background to the May 9 Incident The May 9 episode, which saw clashes and vandalism following political developments, led to a wave of legal actions…

Meet Sanae Takaichi: From drummer to potential prime minister In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi, a long-standing conservative figure within the Liberal…
