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Ishiba’s resignation plunges Japanese politics into fresh uncertainty
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The prime minister’s office in Tokyo on Sept 8. Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned a day earlier, will remain as PM until the ruling Liberal Democratic Party picks a successor as party president.
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- PM Ishiba's resignation after a year may bring chaos to Japan amid tricky external conditions, impacting domestic policy and reforms.
- The LDP faces challenges in maintaining its ruling position due to corruption scandals that could damage irreparably its relationship of trust with voters.
- Analysts warn against the temptation of the LDP to shift to the right to win back voters as this could add an element of instability to a complex situation in East Asia
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TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, facing a coup from within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), resigned on Sept 7
But his decision to step aside after a year-long tenure might portend more chaos and confusion for Japan as the country navigates a tricky external environment. Domestic policy impetus and reforms now hang in the balance.
