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Can Suga lead beyond September or is he destined to be a short-term PM?

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Jan 3, 2021

Can Suga lead beyond September or is he destined to be a short-term PM?

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Entering a high-stakes election year, the prime minister will be faced with a series of uphill battles over the global health crisis, his policies — and his own political fate.

A Liberal Democratic party heavyweight toppled?

Commentary / Japan Oct 28, 2020

A Liberal Democratic party heavyweight toppled?

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

Ishiba’s decision to step down as leader of his faction has left many wondering what it may portend in terms of LDP factional politics and his future political prospects.

Two LDP factions face uncertain future after losing race to Suga

National / Politics Oct 28, 2020

Two LDP factions face uncertain future after losing race to Suga

by Eric Johnston

The status of Shigeru Ishiba's group is up in the air, while Fumio Kishida is exploring mergers with other factions to bolster his chances of becoming prime minister.

Ishiba to step down as LDP faction head after heavy loss to Suga

National / Politics Oct 22, 2020

Ishiba to step down as LDP faction head after heavy loss to Suga

The Liberal Democratic Party's Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday he is resigning as head of his faction following a poor showing in last month's party leadership race against Yoshihide Suga, who is now prime minister. The former defense minister leads a faction with 19 members, formed ...

The media’s role in helping Suga become Japan’s prime minister

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 3, 2020

The media’s role in helping Suga become Japan’s prime minister

by Philip Brasor

A funny thing happened between the day Shinzo Abe said he was stepping down as Japan's prime minister and the day Yoshihide Suga was elected the new president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Abe's presumptive successor. Prior to Abe's Aug. 28 announcement, ...

Breaking down Suga's picks for his first Cabinet

Commentary / Japan Sep 16, 2020

Breaking down Suga's picks for his first Cabinet

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

With Yoshihide Suga formally appointed as prime minister on Wednesday, all eyes will be watching to see how the newly minted leader will steer Japan.

Japan's next leader: How Yoshihide Suga beat the odds to succeed Shinzo Abe

National / Politics Sep 14, 2020

Japan's next leader: How Yoshihide Suga beat the odds to succeed Shinzo Abe

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The current chief Cabinet secretary won by a landslide in the party poll, all but guaranteeing his spot at the top.

Suga poised to win LDP leadership poll after securing far over half of votes to be cast

National / Politics Sep 13, 2020

Suga poised to win LDP leadership poll after securing far over half of votes to be cast

Chief Cabinet Secretary enjoys a commanding lead over his two rivals, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Fumio Kishida.

LDP candidates make their pitch in final debate before party chooses Abe's successor

Politics Sep 12, 2020

LDP candidates make their pitch in final debate before party chooses Abe's successor

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Yoshihide Suga, Shigeru Ishiba and Fumio Kishida entered the home stretch Saturday, touting their policies during the final debate of the brief campaign.

Vast majority of LDP lawmakers back Suga in post-Abe leadership race

National / Politics Sep 10, 2020

Vast majority of LDP lawmakers back Suga in post-Abe leadership race

Suga, who has already secured the overwhelming support of LDP lawmakers ahead of its presidential election next week, had the backing of 50.2 percent of those surveyed.

What to watch for in the LDP leadership race

Commentary / Japan Sep 9, 2020

What to watch for in the LDP leadership race

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

With Yoshihide Suga’s assured victory, we now have a clearer outlook of Japan’s political landscape for the next twelve months.

All three LDP leadership candidates back revising Constitution

National / Politics Sep 9, 2020

All three LDP leadership candidates back revising Constitution

All three candidates in the race to pick the next leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party who will subsequently be elected the country's new prime minister have voiced support for revising Japan's pacifist Constitution. Meanwhile, the three prime minister hopefuls differed on whether to ...

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