Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese PM Ishiba Seeks Meeting with U.S. President-Elect Trump; Japan’s Concerns over Trade and Defense Costs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is actively pursuing a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, planning a possible stopover in the United States following the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, according to four individuals with knowledge of the arrangement. The...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Political Quandary: Needing Support from Disgraced Lawmakers After Snap Election

In a high-stakes election marred by scandal and uncertainty, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces the difficult reality that he may need the backing of lawmakers entangled in a slush-fund scandal to maintain his grip on power. As voters head...