News Analysis: Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, harnessed her personal popularity to save the Liberal Democratic Party. But she has not yet addressed its deeper challenges.

News Analysis: Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, harnessed her personal popularity to save the Liberal Democratic Party. But she has not yet addressed its deeper challenges.  Facebook


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