The recent Japanese election has brought about a significant change in the country’s political scene. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost its legislative majority on October 27, 2024. This unexpected outcome has created a stir in Japanese politics and beyond. Ishiba called for snap elections just eight days after becoming Prime Minister. […]
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