Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female prime minister
Summary
Japan elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, emphasizing strengthening defense and Japanese-American ties amid a fragile coalition government and regional diplomatic challenges.
Key Points
- Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan's first female prime minister, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba after the Liberal Democratic Party's election losses.
- Takaichi emphasized boosting Japanese defense, economic strength, and strengthening the Japan-US alliance amid rising regional tensions.
- Despite being the first female prime minister, Takaichi holds conservative views opposing gender equality measures and male-only imperial succession.
- Her coalition lacks a parliamentary majority, making the government potentially unstable, and she faces diplomatic challenges with China, South Korea, and the US.
