Explainer: How Japan Will Pick Its Next Prime Minister
With PM Ishiba stepping down, we unpack the LDP race and parliamentary votes that will decide Japan’s next prime minister.
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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns amid policy gridlock and economic jitters. Dive into why he’s stepping down and what it means for Japan’s future.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced he will step down as head of the LDP, triggering a new leadership contest in Japan’s ruling party.
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