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After realising dream to lead his country, Japan PM is fighting just to survive 2025
Shigeru Ishiba is squandering an advantage to put Japan on firmer ground.
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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba is fighting to reverse a free fall in his public approval ratings to the 30 per cent range despite taking office only in October.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dreamt of leading his country for much of his political career.
Yet, having finally beaten the odds to be elevated to the top job, he finds himself floundering at it.
