With the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in August, the spotlight has been on Japan’s unpredictable political landscape. The recent victory of former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election indicates a significant shift in Japan’s politics.
Ishiba’s campaign focuses on security issues, advocating for more control over US facilities in Japan and proposing the creation of an ‘Asian NATO’. His sincere and honest attitude towards politics has garnered support from legislators like Takeshi Iwaya.
Having defeated other prominent candidates, Ishiba is poised to become Japan’s next prime minister, leading the country through economic challenges and escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Despite his unsuccessful attempts in the past, Ishiba’s victory marks a new chapter in Japanese politics. As he prepares to form his cabinet and tackle pressing issues such as inflation and military threats, all eyes are on the veteran politician to steer Japan towards a stable future.