Japan’s Prime Minister Eyes Snap Elections Amid Political Fragility—Is Stability at Risk?

Japan finds itself at a precarious political crossroads as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi contemplates dissolving the Parliament and calling snap elections as early as this January. According to credible Japanese sources including Kyodo News and Yomiuri Shimbun, this strategic move aims to capitalize on the government’s currently high approval ratings—but it comes with significant risks given the ruling party’s fragile position.Is Japan Betting Stability on a Slim Parliamentary Edge?The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), under Takaichi’s leadership since October, barely maintains control of the lower house by a single seat, while remaining a minority in the upper house. This razor-thin margin...