21/10/2025
Sanae Takaichi’s rise as Japan’s first female prime minister marks a historic moment — but not a sharp break. A loyal Abe protégé and firm US ally, Tokyo’s “Iron Lady” is set to preserve Japan’s security course while navigating new regional tensions, says Japanese academic Shin Kawashima.
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