Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning her to become the country’s first female prime minister.
A staunch conservative and ally of late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Takaichi faces immediate challenges — reviving public support, curbing inflation, and maintaining Japan’s alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Takaichi’s hard-right views, including visits to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and calls for stricter immigration policies, have strained ties with the LDP’s centrist coalition partner Komeito, which has threatened to leave the alliance. She must decide whether to moderate her stance or risk governing without a majority.
Her priorities include restoring economic stability and strengthening regional diplomacy with allies like South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines.
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However, her rumored plans to reward political loyalists and reappoint scandal-tainted lawmakers have drawn public criticism.
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