Current Affairs - Politics - Discussion

Shigeru Ishiba, the former defence minister, is poised to become Japan's next prime minister after securing victory in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership vote. This win comes after the resignation of Fumio Kishida, whose tenure was marred by scandals. With the LDP's majority in the lower house, Ishiba's ascension to the prime ministerial role is nearly assured. Known for his independent views and experience in various ministerial roles, he plans to tackle significant issues such as inflation, wage improvement, and nuclear energy reliance, marking a new chapter in Japan's political landscape.