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Tokyo's Iron Lady

Stricter immigration rules, a new debt policy, and the repeal of the war ban — what will Japan’s Prime Minister do with her powerful new mandate?

Japan’s migration policy prioritises a traditional, homogeneous society. Rising tensions over integration have brought a new prime…

Japan's debt cannot be repaid. Prime Minister Takaichi refuses to make cuts and is increasing pressure. Could this trigger a globa…

Japan is showing renewed momentum. The bet on defence and a weaker yen is beginning to pay off, but investors must keep a close ey…

Japan’s migration policy prioritises a traditional, homogeneous society. Rising tensions over integration have brought a new prime…

Japan's debt cannot be repaid. Prime Minister Takaichi refuses to make cuts and is increasing pressure. Could this trigger a globa…

Japan is showing renewed momentum. The bet on defence and a weaker yen is beginning to pay off, but investors must keep a close ey…

The prime minister’s election has brought long-simmering debates over Japan’s military future to the fore, including calls to loos…

Sanae Takaichi will face both domestic and foreign challenges. Will she be a bull in a china shop or a skilled strategist who keep…