Analysts point to a significant unpredictability in the upcoming LDP leadership contest, driven by corruption scandals and emerging candidates with varied stances on key issues.
Public sentiments are fragmented, as candidates claim to uniquely handle relations with powers like the U.S. and China, showcasing divergent strategies amid growing uncertainty.
The landscape of LDP's power dynamics has shifted, leaving analysts remarking that this upcoming election could yield Japan's first female or youngest prime minister.
Shigeru Ishiba, popular for his security-focused platform, represents one faction of candidates, expressing serious concerns over U.S.-Japan military relations and advocating for a regional defense framework.
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