Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

Japan’s Upcoming Political Succession, Explained

After an unpopular one-year tenure, Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide of Japan announced that he would not contest the upcoming race to be president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Why did Suga step down? What happens next? 

Here’s a quick primer on the state of Japanese politics.

Click here for the full piece at Thai Enquirer.

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