Shigeru Ishiba Takes Charge: A New Era for Japan’s LDP
In a surprising turn of events, Shigeru Ishiba has emerged as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replacing the embattled Fumio Kishida. Kishida’s resignation followed mounting corruption scandals and severe economic challenges. Ishiba’s rise to power comes after a hard-fought election within the LDP, where he narrowly defeated Sanae Takaichi in a…
