Japan deserves far better leadership than this

Japan deserves far better leadership than this

The Straits Times - Singapore·2025-09-08 11:04

Japan’s ruling bloc was desperate.

Hammered by scandals and sinking ratings, the Liberal Democratic Party gambled on a new leader less than a year ago. They chose Shigeru Ishiba. And to quote what Michael Caine’s Alfred Pennyworth said of the Joker in 2008’s The Dark Knight, in their desperation they turned to a man they

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