Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba found himself in a tough spot Tuesday, torn over whether to enter what is expected to be a hard-fought battle for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency and, consequently, the country’s prime ministership.
“There are a variety of options that would serve the people,” Ishiba said at a meeting with members of his faction Tuesday. “I want to make a decision after listening to more feedback.”
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