Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first female PM
Summary
Sanae Takaichi has been chosen as leader of Japan's ruling conservative party, positioning her to become the country's first female prime minister amid a shift toward traditionalist policies.
Key Points
- Sanae Takaichi was chosen as the leader of Japan’s ruling conservative party.
- She is positioned to become Japan’s first female prime minister.
- Takaichi represents the right wing of the party, signaling a shift toward traditionalist policies.
- She faces challenges including a sluggish economy, internal party divisions, and managing US-Japan relations.
