Japan’s Ruling Party Seeks New Leader Amid Crisis—But Will It Regain Trust or Repeat Failures?

Japan’s long-standing ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), stands at a crossroads this weekend as it selects a new leader to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Yet this internal contest is less about genuine reform and more about preserving power amid mounting public frustration from consecutive election losses and corruption scandals. Can the LDP Overcome Its Political Vacuum and Restore Public Trust? The LDP, which once commanded a firm grip on both houses of parliament, now finds itself in the minority—a rare blow that should have prompted serious introspection. Instead, the party's approach demonstrates a concerning pattern familiar to...