Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Secures Hegemony Through Risky Coalition with Innovation Party

In a political maneuver that promises to keep Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in control, the opposition Innovation Party (Ishin) has forged a coalition that will likely install the conservative Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister. While on the surface this alliance signals continuity, a deeper look reveals cracks that could undermine Japan’s governance and, by extension, its role as a stable global partner—crucial for America’s strategic interests in the Pacific. Is Japan’s Political Stability on Shaky Ground? The Innovation Party, born from Osaka’s regional politics, is entering national politics with bold demands including reducing the size...