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Shigeru Ishiba, a seasoned politician and former defense minister, has been elected as Japan's new prime minister. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chose Ishiba, 67, to succeed Fumio Kishida, whose tenure was marred by declining approval ratings.
Ishiba triumphed over his conservative rival, Sanae Takaichi, in a closely contested vote. Promising to make Japan a safer and happier place, Ishiba's victory marks his fifth attempt at the premiership.
He plans to hold new elections soon to solidify his mandate. Ishiba inherits significant defense challenges, particularly with China's military rise and regional tensions with North Korea.
Domestically, he faces economic hurdles, including inflation and labor shortages. Ishiba aims to strengthen rural areas and create a disaster prevention agency.
His approach to foreign policy will likely maintain Japan's strategic alliances while advocating for a collective security framework in Asia.
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