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Issues before Japan

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) entrusted the task of leading the party to its former secretary-general Shigeru Ishiba by electing him as its president on 27 September.

Japan’s leader

Shigeru Ishiba’s ascension to Japan’s top political position marks a critical moment for the nation, both domestically and internationally.

Sinking Ship

Japan’s politics is riddled with scandals, mostly related to funding or favours to a particular individual or group, and some former Prime Ministers have lost office either because they were directly involved in or were complicit in the scandals.

Japan’s Crisis

In Tokyo’s political arena, the unfolding drama surrounding the fundraising scandal in Japan’s ruling party has taken a more ominous turn.