- February 27th, 2026
The resounding electoral victory of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in the February 8 snap election has dramatically reshaped the strategic landscape of East Asia, delivering an unmistakable message to Beijing: attempts to pressure Tokyo over Taiwan have failed....
On Sunday evening, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a stunning announcement: he would resign as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), effectively stepping down as Japan’s leader. The decision followed weeks of mounting pressure within his own...
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are facing their toughest political crisis in over a decade, following a crushing defeat in the parliamentary elections. Official results from Sunday’s vote confirmed that Ishiba’s LDP, along with...
In a dramatic turn of events, Japan’s political landscape is set for a shake-up after the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito failed to retain their majority in the recent parliamentary elections. This defeat marks the...