Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing a critical electoral test on Sunday that could further complicate the ...

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Japan faces a challenging political landscape, as its support hits a record low in recent polls. With dwindling approval ratings and increased competition from ...

The cost of living, social insurance and demographic issues were far more important to them despite Japan being locked in a ...

As Japan faces a turbulent political landscape, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru navigates the challenges of leading a minority government. Yuko Nakano of the CSIS Japan Chair analyzes election results ...

Japan is navigating a unique intersection of economic resilience and political challenges. While the Bank of Japan (BoJ) exercises cautious optimism in its economic outlook, political ...

Japan’s recent political shifts, coupled with ongoing corporate governance reforms, create a dynamic investment environment with opportunities for strategic, long-term growth.

Illiberal pro-China narratives have gained traction in democratic countries like Japan, raising questions about how such narratives spread across political ideologies. Social media has become a ...

Japan’s political developments in 2025 will most certainly be fraught with twists and turns. The minority government of Prime Minister Ishiba faces seven formidable challenges: four relating to ...

Elections in 2024 in Japan, both regional and national, highlighted social media's influence, with underdog candidates surprisingly winning after positive portrayals and convincing narratives boosted ...

Japanese investment in Africa is gaining momentum, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. ... However, Africa's dynamic political landscape presents significant risks, ...

Political analysts said Mr. Kishida’s reputation suffered because he was viewed as a leader unable to offer bold solutions to problems such as Japan’s rapidly declining population, tepid ...

TOKYO – Nearly two months after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his decision to step down, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to elect a new leader. With the LDP controlling ...