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French President Macron knows inflation is Le Pen’s best weapon

Commentary / World Apr 15, 2022

French President Macron knows inflation is Le Pen’s best weapon

by Lionel Laurent

If there’s one thing that could make French voters more receptive to the far right, it’s a shake of the magic money tree.

Former education minister Hiroshi Hase elected governor of Ishikawa Prefecture

National / Politics Mar 14, 2022

Former education minister Hiroshi Hase elected governor of Ishikawa Prefecture

The Liberal Democratic Party's prefectural chapter gave its backing to two candidates, including Hase, a 60-year-old former House of Representatives member.

More than 170 planning to run in Japan's 2022 Upper House election

National / Politics Dec 29, 2021

More than 170 planning to run in Japan's 2022 Upper House election

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to have his ruling coalition maintain its majority in the poll, to help pave the way for a long stay in power.

National / Crime & Legal Dec 23, 2021

Foreign minister-linked election case referred to prosecutors

Yamaguchi Deputy Gov. Kazuhiko Komatsu was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of illegally recruiting supporters for Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi over the October general election.

South Korea presidential nominee alarmed by idea of Japan alliance

National Nov 10, 2021

South Korea presidential nominee alarmed by idea of Japan alliance

Lee Jae-myung has previously expressed his distrust of Japan, which ruled the Korean Peninsula from 1910 until the end of World War II in 1945.

Campaigner wants more debate in Japan on nuclear ban treaty

National / Politics Nov 2, 2021

Campaigner wants more debate in Japan on nuclear ban treaty

Akira Kawasaki says that Japan's ruling party has been hazy on the issue, while Komeito and some opposition groups support joining the treaty as an observer.

Marcos heir says he will run for Philippines presidency

Asia Pacific / Politics Oct 5, 2021

Marcos heir says he will run for Philippines presidency

A tilt for the country's highest office comes after Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s failed bid for the vice presidency in 2016, which he narrowly lost to Leni Robredo.

Will Japan’s next PM take a shot at constitutional amendment?

Commentary / Japan Sep 22, 2021

Will Japan’s next PM take a shot at constitutional amendment?

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

An important political factor at play here is that every single LDP candidate has to voice support for constitutional amendment if they hope to win the party presidential race.

Hong Kong’s nonelection is momentous and meaningless

Commentary / World Sep 22, 2021

Hong Kong’s nonelection is momentous and meaningless

by Matthew Brooker

An "election” devoid of genuine debate or competition is a momentous sign of the lack of genuine democracy Hong Kong can expect in the future. It is also meaningless.

The LDP’s deep pockets invite questions from the press

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Sep 18, 2021

The LDP’s deep pockets invite questions from the press

by Philip Brasor

With election season approaching, there has been renewed interest in the amount of money that the Liberal Democratic Party has available to spend on its candidates.

The LDP's outspoken 'maverick' steps up to fight for the party's top spot

National / Politics | The LDP's game of thrones Sep 9, 2021

The LDP's outspoken 'maverick' steps up to fight for the party's top spot

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

Cosmopolitan and media savvy, Taro Kono is a reformist but has his share of liabilities.

The puppeteers pulling the strings of the LDP leadership race

National / Politics | The LDP's game of thrones Sep 9, 2021

The puppeteers pulling the strings of the LDP leadership race

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

With their considerable influence, Shinzo Abe and Taro Aso's backing is crucial to anyone wanting to become the next prime minister.

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