Interview: Japanese Scholar Views Political Chaos and Xenophobia as Catalyst for Social Change

The Political Shift and the Potential for Social Movements in Japan Following the July House of Councillors election, Japan experienced a significant political shift. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner Komeito lost their majority status, becoming minority ruling parties in both houses of the Diet. This development has created uncertainty regarding…

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Ishiba’s Final Gamble? Japan’s LDP Crumbles as Sanseito Gains Momentum

Political Turmoil and Rising Nationalism Threaten Japan’s Prime Minister Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan is facing a growing crisis as internal rivals within his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a resurgent nationalist right threaten to undermine his leadership. His position, already weakened by a recent electoral setback, has sparked concerns about the stability of…

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