Japan’s Ishiba may turn to China after Trump snub, raising US policy concerns
Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance. Source
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Lawmakers vote to keep Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister
Ishiba was formally reelected as Japan’s PM on Monday after a rare run-off vote in a parliament that his ruling coalition no longer controls. Source
Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large
TOKYO: Japanese lawmakers voted on Monday (Nov 11) for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader, after his scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a lower house ele Source
Commentary: PM Ishiba’s grand vision for Japan defence finds little support, even at home
With an election looming, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has good reason to moderate his stance on divisive national security proposals. But defence is still very much the big picture, says political scientist Yasuo Takao. Source
Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan’s leader, winning on fifth attempt
The scramble to replace current premier Fumio Kishida was sparked in August when he announced his intention to step down over a series of scandals that plunged the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) ratings to record lows. Source
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