Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party to a historic landslide victory in Japan’s 2026 general election, securing a two-thirds supermajority in the lower house of parliament. This decisive mandate came just months after she assumed office as Japan’s first female prime minister. The scale of the win strengthened her authority to pursue major reforms in the economy, defence, and national security. The outcome also reflected weak and fragmented opposition, high public support, and confidence in her leadership, marking a significant shift in Japan’s political landscape with global strategic implications.