Japan’s Would-Be First Female Prime Minister Chooses Diplomacy Over Tradition

In a carefully measured political move, Japan’s newly appointed Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae Takaichi — poised to become the nation’s first female prime minister — chose not to … Read More

China Hawk Sanae Takaichi Set to Become Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

In a landmark shift for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi, a seasoned conservative with a reputation for being unyielding on national security and economic policy, has secured the leadership of Japan’s … Read More